English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Float Pronunciation
Float is pronounced FLOHT, IPA /ˈfloʊt/.
FLOHT
US /ˈfloʊt/ · UK /ˈfləʊt/
Syllables: FLOHT (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To rest or move on the surface of a liquid, or a decorated vehicle in a parade.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Float in a Sentence
- Pine floats and oak does not.
- The children floated paper boats down the gutter.
- Their float won first prize at the carnival.
Common Mispronunciations of Float
Not FLAHT
The oa is a long oh, so the word rhymes with coat.
Not FLOOT
No oo belongs in this word. A long oo gives flute, which is an instrument.
Tip: Floated and floating each add a beat and leave the long oh untouched.
More words starting with f · Every word in the pronunciation guide