How to Pronounce Foiled

To pronounce "foiled", say FOIL-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /fɔɪld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɔɪld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foiled”

"foiled" has 2 syllables: foil-ed. It rhymes with soiled and roiled, if that helps it stick.

What does foiled mean?

verb

  1. To cover or wrap with foil.

verb

  1. To prevent (something) from being accomplished.

    “I was foiled by my superior”

  2. To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.

    “They foiled my plans.”

verb

  1. To expand a product of two or more algebraic expressions, typically binomials.

Synonyms

put the kibosh onscupperthwart

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Words that rhyme with foiled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soiledroiledcoiledrecoiledtoiledspoiledembroiledunspoiledboiledoiledbroileduncoiled

Related words

defeatedthwartedfrustrateddisappointedunsuccessfuldiscomfitedstoppedcracked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foiled"?▾

"Foiled" has 2 syllables: foil · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "foiled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foiled" is /fɔɪld/.

What does "foiled" mean?▾

Foiled: To cover or wrap with foil.

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