How to Pronounce Foam

To pronounce "foam", say FOAM — one syllable, IPA /fəʊm/. 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

/fəʊm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “foam”

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

What does foam mean?

noun

  1. A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains.

    “He doesn't like so much foam in his beer.”

  2. A substance formed by trapping pockets of gas in a liquid or solid.

    “A foam mat can soften a hard seat.”

verb

  1. To form or emit foam.
  2. To spew saliva as foam, to foam at the mouth.

Words that rhyme with foam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

spumefrothsudsseetheeffervescefizzsparklebubble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foam"?▾

"Foam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "foam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foam" is /fəʊm/.

What does "foam" mean?▾

Foam: A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains.

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