English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Field Pronunciation
Field is pronounced FEELD, IPA /ˈfild/.
FEELD
US /ˈfild/ · UK /ˈfiːld/
Syllables: FEELD (1 syllable)
noun and verb: An open area of land, or a branch of study or work.
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Field in a Sentence
- The horses were let out into the top field.
- She is the leading researcher in her field.
- He fielded questions for nearly an hour.
Common Mispronunciations of Field
Not FILD
Hold the vowel long enough to rhyme with peeled. Clipping it gives filled, which is a common and confusing swap.
Not fee-ELD
The ie is one vowel, not two. There is a single beat from start to finish.
Tip: The ie here says ee, the same as in yield, shield, and wield.
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