English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fool Pronunciation
Fool is pronounced FOOL, IPA /ˈful/.
FOOL
US /ˈful/ · UK /ˈfuːl/
Syllables: FOOL (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A person who acts unwisely, or to trick someone.
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Fool in a Sentence
- Only a fool would drive that road at night.
- He fooled everyone for about a minute.
- She felt a fool for not checking the date.
Common Mispronunciations of Fool
Not FUUL
Hold the vowel out. Clipping it gives full, and the pair is a standing trap for learners.
Not FOO-wuhl
One beat only, running the long vowel straight into the l with nothing between them.
Tip: April Fools' Day, a fool's errand and to fool around all use the same word in different tempers.
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