How to pronounce fiend
Say it like FEEND. Fiend is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FEEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fiend
American and British speakers say fiend in essentially the same way: /find/ in the US and /fiːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEND.
What does fiend mean?
- A devil or demon; a malignant or diabolical being; an evil spirit.
- A very evil person.
- An addict or fanatic.“dope fiend”
- To yearn; to be desperate.
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Questions about saying fiend
How do you pronounce fiend?
Say FEEND. The American pronunciation is /find/. In British English it is /fiːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiend?
Fiend is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FEEND.
Do Americans and Brits say fiend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /find/ and the British form is /fiːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.