How to Pronounce Fuel

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

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Letters

/ˈfjuːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fuel”

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

What does fuel mean?

noun

  1. Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.
  2. Substance that provides nourishment for a living organism; food.

verb

  1. To provide with fuel.
  2. To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater.

Words that rhyme with fuel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolunusualvestibuletoolridiculefoolrulecruelminusculejewelpooldual

Related words

firecombustibleheatingfanlpggasgasolinecng

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fuel"?▾

"Fuel" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fuel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fuel" is /ˈfjuːl/.

What does "fuel" mean?▾

Fuel: Substance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

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