Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

foiled

/fɔɪld/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.98 in modern English

Syllables: foiled
IPA: /fɔɪld/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of foil

adj

verb

simple past and past participle of FOIL

Derived Forms

unfoiled

Phrases

three-foiled

Synonyms

defeated disappointed discomfited frustrated thwarted

Rhymes With

spoiled boiled oiled soiled embroiled coiled toiled unspoiled broiled recoiled roiled uncoiled

Questions

How do you pronounce foiled?: The recorded pronunciation is /fɔɪld/.
What does foiled mean?: simple past and past participle of foil

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