How to Pronounce Spoon-fed

To pronounce "spoon-fed", say SPOONF-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /spunˈfɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/spunˈfɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spoon-fed”

"spoon-fed" has 2 syllables: spoonf-ed.

What does spoon-fed mean?

adjective

  1. Pampered

verb

  1. To help somebody (usually a baby or elder) to eat using a spoon; to feed using a spoon.
  2. To overly pamper or indulge someone, so that they do not act or think for themselves.

Related words

babiedspoiledcossetednannyishnamby-pambicalmalfedcoddlesomemamby-pamby

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoon-fed"?▾

"Spoon-fed" has 2 syllables: spoonf · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "spoon-fed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spoon-fed" is /spunˈfɛd/.

What does "spoon-fed" mean?▾

Spoon-fed: Pampered

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