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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fils

/ˈfiːs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.42 in modern English

Syllables
fils
IPA
/ˈfiːs/
7
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Used after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the son is being referred to rather than the father.

noun

The son referred to in the manner of the adjective above.

noun

Subdivision of currency used in many Arab countries.

noun

plural of FIL

Etymology

From French fils (“son”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: fils, فلس

Inflected Forms

fulus (plural)

Synonyms

yemeni fils

Antonyms

père

Rhymes With

nice police release increase piece peace top piece greece decrease lease cease niece

Questions

How do you pronounce fils?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfiːs/.
What does fils mean?
Used after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the son is being referred to rather than the father.
Where does fils come from?
It is traced to French.

How to pronounce fils

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