How to Pronounce Foolery

To pronounce "foolery", say FOOL-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfuːləɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfuːləɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foolery”

"foolery" has 2 syllables: fool-ery. It rhymes with jewelry and ullery, if that helps it stick.

What does foolery mean?

noun

  1. Foolish behaviour or speech.

Synonyms

foolishness

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Words that rhyme with foolery

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jewelryullery

Related words

tomfooleryfollyindulgencefoolingfoolishmentfoolishnessmonkeyismunskill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foolery"?▾

"Foolery" has 2 syllables: fool · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "foolery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foolery" is /ˈfuːləɹi/.

What does "foolery" mean?▾

Foolery: Foolish behaviour or speech.

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