How to Pronounce Floe

To pronounce "floe", say FLOE — one syllable, IPA /fləʊ/. 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

/fləʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “floe”

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

Sounds exactly like: flow, flowe, flo — easy to mix up when writing.

What does floe mean?

noun

  1. A low, flat mass of floating ice.

Synonyms

ice floe

Words that rhyme with floe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

iceplaqueplatewalkplacardice-floatfloeberg

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "floe"?▾

"Floe" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "floe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "floe" is /fləʊ/.

What does "floe" mean?▾

Floe: A low, flat mass of floating ice.

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