How to Pronounce Foils

To pronounce "foils", say FOILS — one syllable, IPA /fɔɪlz/. 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

/fɔɪlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “foils”

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

What does foils 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.

noun

  1. Failure when on the point of attainment; defeat; frustration; miscarriage.
  2. One of the incorrect answers presented in a multiple-choice test.

Synonyms

aluminium foilsilver foilsilver papertin foil

Words that rhyme with foils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoilstoilsroilsoilscoilsboilsrecoilsbroilsairfoilsboylesboyllsbroyles

Related words

crosstransparencythwartspoilscotchbafflequeerfrustrate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foils"?▾

"Foils" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "foils"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foils" is /fɔɪlz/.

What does "foils" mean?▾

Foils: A very thin sheet of metal.

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