How to Pronounce Foal

To pronounce "foal", say FOAL — one syllable, IPA /fɔʊl/. 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

/fɔʊl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “foal”

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

Sounds exactly like: foale, fohl, pfohl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does foal mean?

noun

  1. A young horse or related animal, especially just after birth or less than a year old.
  2. A young boy who assisted the headsman by pushing or pulling the tub.

verb

  1. To give birth to (a foal); to bear offspring.

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Words that rhyme with foal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlsoulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholeroll

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foal"?▾

"Foal" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "foal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foal" is /fɔʊl/.

What does "foal" mean?▾

Foal: A young horse or related animal, especially just after birth or less than a year old.

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