How to Pronounce Fouls

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

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/faʊlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fouls”

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

What does fouls mean?

noun

  1. A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.
  2. A (usually accidental) contact between a bowler and the lane before the bowler has released the ball.

verb

  1. To make dirty.

    “She's fouled her diaper.”

  2. To besmirch.

    “He's fouled his reputation.”

Words that rhyme with fouls

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bowelshowlsfowlsowlsprowlscowlsjowlsgrowlssproulssprowlstowelsvowels

Related words

dirtyuncleanfilthysoiledpollutenastyputriddefile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fouls"?▾

"Fouls" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fouls"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fouls" is /faʊlz/.

What does "fouls" mean?▾

Fouls: A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.

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