How to Pronounce Fluid

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

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/ˈfluːɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fluid”

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

What does fluid mean?

noun

  1. Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.
  2. A liquid (as opposed to a solid or gas).

adjective

  1. Of or relating to fluid.
  2. In a state of flux; subject to change.

Synonyms

fluentfluxivefluidicalliquidunstablevariable

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Words that rhyme with fluid

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zooiddruid

Related words

liquidfluentrunnyflowingmobilesmoothchangeablechangeful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fluid"?▾

"Fluid" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fluid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fluid" is /ˈfluːɪd/.

What does "fluid" mean?▾

Fluid: Any substance which can flow with relative ease, tends to assume the shape of its container, and obeys Bernoulli's principle; a liquid, gas or plasma.

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