How to pronounce foin
Say it like FOYN. Foin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of foin
American and British speakers say foin in essentially the same way: /fɔɪn/ in the US and /fɔɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOYN.
What does foin mean?
- The beech marten (Martes foina, syn. Mustela foina).
- A kind of fur, black at the top on a whitish ground, taken from the ferret or weasel of the same name.
Where does foin come from?
From French fouine (“a marten”).
Words that rhyme with foin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foin.
Questions about saying foin
How do you pronounce foin?
Say FOYN. The American pronunciation is /fɔɪn/. In British English it is /fɔɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foin?
Foin is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOYN.
Do Americans and Brits say foin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɔɪn/ and the British form is /fɔɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.