How to pronounce foison
Say it like FOY-zun. Foison has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOY).
- FOY
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foison
American and British speakers say foison in essentially the same way: /ˈfɔɪzən/ in the US and /ˈfɔɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOY-zun.
What does foison mean?
- Strength, power.
Where does foison come from?
From Middle English foisoun, from Old French foison, from Latin fūsiōnem.
Words that rhyme with foison
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foison.
Questions about saying foison
How do you pronounce foison?
Say FOY-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔɪzən/. In British English it is /ˈfɔɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foison?
Foison has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOY). Broken into parts: FOY · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say foison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɔɪzən/ and the British form is /ˈfɔɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.