About "foul"
How to Split "foul" into Syllables
The word foul is divided into 1 syllables: foul. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- foul — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of foul:
- IPA: /faʊl/
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📖 Definitions
- foul (comparative fouler, superlative foulest)
- Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty.
📚 Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English foul, from Old English fūl (“foul, dirty, unclean, impure, vile, corrupt, rotten, stinking, guilty”), from Proto-West Germanic *fūl, from Proto-Germanic *fūlaz (“foul, rotten”), from Proto-Indo-European *puH- (“to rot”). Cognate with Dutch vuil (“foul, dirty, filthy, obscene, lewd”), German faul (“foul, rotten, putrid, lazy”), German Low German fuul (“foul, rotten, putrid”), Faroese fúlur (“foul”), Icelandic fúll (“foul, rotten, su...
✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?
Understanding how to break down foul into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
- Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
- Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare foul with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| foul | 1 | foul |
| fell | 1 | fell |
| flail | 1 | flail |
| fol | 1 | fol |
| flea | 1 | flea |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to foul:
four, found, fount, fought, fouler, fourth, foulard, fouling.