How to pronounce feu
Say it like FYOO. Feu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FYOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of feu
American and British speakers say feu in essentially the same way: /fju/ in the US and /fjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYOO.
What does feu mean?
- To bring (land) under the system of feudal tenure.
Where does feu come from?
From Middle English feu, from Middle French fé (“fief”), fié, fief, fieu, from Latin feodum.
Words that rhyme with feu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of feu.
Words that sound like feu
Questions about saying feu
How do you pronounce feu?
Say FYOO. The American pronunciation is /fju/. In British English it is /fjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feu?
Feu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FYOO.
Do Americans and Brits say feu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fju/ and the British form is /fjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as feu?
Feu sounds the same as few in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.