How to Pronounce Foiling

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foiling”

"foiling" has 2 syllables: foil-ing. It rhymes with toiling and roiling, if that helps it stick.

What does foiling 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

Words that rhyme with foiling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toilingroilingboilingsoilingcoilingspoilingbroilingparboiling

Related words

thwartingfrustrationfrustratingforestallingdisruptingdiscouragingdashingaborting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foiling"?▾

"Foiling" has 2 syllables: foil · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "foiling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foiling" is /ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/.

What does "foiling" mean?▾

Foiling: To cover or wrap with foil.

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