How to Pronounce Foil

To pronounce "foil", say FOIL — one syllable, IPA /fɔɪl/. 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

/fɔɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foil”

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

Sounds exactly like: foyle — easy to mix up when writing.

What does foil mean?

noun

  1. A very thin sheet of metal.
  2. Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.

    “wrap the sandwich up in foil”

verb

  1. To cover or wrap with foil.

Synonyms

aluminium foilsilver foilsilver papertin foil

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Words that rhyme with foil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turmoilrecoilcoilsoilspoiloilgargoyleroilembroilscroyleboildroil

Related words

crosstransparencythwartspoilscotchbafflequeerfrustrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foil"?▾

"Foil" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "foil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foil" is /fɔɪl/.

What does "foil" mean?▾

Foil: A very thin sheet of metal.

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