How to Pronounce Spoonfeed

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

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2

Syllables

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Letters

SPOONF-eed

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💡 Tip for remembering “spoonfeed”

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

Sounds exactly like: spoon-feed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spoonfeed 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 spoonfeed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoon-feed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spoonfeed"?▾

"Spoonfeed" has 2 syllables: spoonf · eed.

What does "spoonfeed" mean?▾

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

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