How to Pronounce Fists

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

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Letters

/fɪsts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fists”

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

What does fists 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.

noun

  1. The act of breaking wind; fise.
  2. A puffball.

Synonyms

bunch of fivesductusfist-size

Words that rhyme with fists

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

persistsenlistswriststwistsexistsresistsinsistslistscystsmistsassistsrecidivists

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fists"?▾

"Fists" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fists"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fists" is /fɪsts/.

What does "fists" mean?▾

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

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