How to Pronounce Font

To pronounce "font", say FONT — one syllable, IPA /fɒnt/. 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

/fɒnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “font”

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

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

What does font mean?

noun

  1. A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.
  2. A receptacle for oil in a lamp.

Synonyms

stoup

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Words that rhyme with font

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonchalantjauntflauntconfidantwantvauntauntdetentedebutantestorefrontrestaurantmont

Related words

baptistrybaptisterytypefacefountfacescriptureoriginatortrait

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "font"?▾

"Font" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "font"?▾

The IPA transcription of "font" is /fɒnt/.

What does "font" mean?▾

Font: A receptacle in a church for holy water, especially one used in baptism.

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