How to Pronounce Fools

To pronounce "fools", say FOOLS — one syllable, IPA /fuːlz/. 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

/fuːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fools”

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

What does fools mean?

noun

  1. A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.

    “The village fool threw his own shoes down the well.”

  2. A jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).

verb

  1. To trick; to deceive
  2. To act in an idiotic manner; to act foolishly

Synonyms

jesterjokergobshite

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Words that rhyme with fools

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoolsgulesjewelspoolsstoolsghoulsoverrulesridiculestoolsmulesmoleculesjoules

Related words

mugginsschlemieldopeysapheadanserinechumpcockamamytomfool

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fools"?▾

"Fools" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fools"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fools" is /fuːlz/.

What does "fools" mean?▾

Fools: A person with poor judgment or little intelligence.

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