How to Pronounce Spoon-feed

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈspuːnfiːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spoon-feed”

"spoon-feed" has 2 syllables: spoonf-eed. It rhymes with spoonfeed, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spoonfeed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spoon-feed mean?

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.

Words that rhyme with spoon-feed

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

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

"Spoon-feed" has 2 syllables: spoonf · eed.

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

The IPA transcription of "spoon-feed" is /ˈspuːnfiːd/.

What does "spoon-feed" mean?▾

Spoon-feed: To help somebody (usually a baby or elder) to eat using a spoon; to feed using a spoon.

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