How to Pronounce Food

To pronounce "food", say FOOD — one syllable, IPA /fuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/fuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “food”

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

What does food mean?

noun

  1. Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

    “The innkeeper brought them food and drink.”

  2. A foodstuff.

Synonyms

belly-timberchowcomestibleeatsfeedfodderfoodstuffsnosh

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Words that rhyme with food

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

nutrientfoodstufffeedfeedingfeederalimentchowsnack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "food"?▾

"Food" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "food"?▾

The IPA transcription of "food" is /fuːd/.

What does "food" mean?▾

Food: Any solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.

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