How to Pronounce Fife

To pronounce "fife", say FIF-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FIF-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “fife”

"fife" has 2 syllables: fif-e. It rhymes with strife and rife, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pfeiff, fyfe, fyffe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fife mean?

noun

  1. A small shrill pipe, resembling the piccolo flute, used chiefly to accompany the drum in military music

verb

  1. To play this instrument.

Words that rhyme with fife

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

striferifelifeknifewifeafterlifealewifeco-wife

Related words

piercingfififivecuparcooksonfiddlepiccolopiffero

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fife"?▾

"Fife" has 2 syllables: fif · e.

What does "fife" mean?▾

Fife: A small shrill pipe, resembling the piccolo flute, used chiefly to accompany the drum in military music

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