How to Pronounce Foehn

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

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Letters

/feɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “foehn”

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

What does foehn mean?

noun

  1. A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.
  2. A similar katabatic wind developing on the lee side of a mountain.

Words that rhyme with foehn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

throw-inproincowengrowanprotozoansewenblow-inpowan

Related words

fohnfoenflyschfienenanafrontstormfront

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foehn"?▾

"Foehn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "foehn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foehn" is /feɪn/.

What does "foehn" mean?▾

Foehn: A warm dry wind blowing down the north sides of the Alps, especially in Switzerland.

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