To pronounce "fought", say FOUGHT — one syllable, IPA /fɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fɔːt/
IPA
"fought" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: faught — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous.”
“The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.”
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"Fought" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "fought" is /fɔːt/.
Fought: To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.
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