How to Pronounce Fist

To pronounce "fist", say FIST — one syllable, IPA /fɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fist”

"fist" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does fist mean?

noun

  1. A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

    “The boxer's fists rained down on his opponent in the last round.”

  2. The pointing hand symbol ☞.

verb

  1. To strike with the fist.

    “...may not score a point with his open hand(s), but may score a point by fisting the ball. Damian Cullen. "Running the rule." The Irish Times 18 Aug 2003, pg. 52.”

  2. To close (the hand) into a fist.

Synonyms

bunch of fivesductusfist-size

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Words that rhyme with fist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fist"?▾

"Fist" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fist" is /fɪst/.

What does "fist" mean?▾

Fist: A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

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