How to pronounce "fault"

fault

Noun
American
/fɔlt/

Syllable Breakdown

fault

How natives say fault

British
/fɔːlt/

Syllable Breakdown

fault

How natives say fault

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'f' sound by placing your teeth on your bottom lip.

  • Move to the 'aw' sound, similar to 'all' with rounded lips.

  • End with the 'lt' sound, lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth for 'l' and releasing with the 't'.

Common Mistakes

  • falt (falt)

  • folt (folt)

  • fot (fot)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'f' sound by placing your teeth on your bottom lip.

  • Move to the 'aw' sound, similar to 'all' with a longer 'aw' sound.

  • End with the 'lt' sound, lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth for 'l' and releasing with the 't'.

common mistakes

  • falt (falt)

  • folt (folt)

  • fot (fot)

FAQ

What mouth shape should I have?

Start with lips slightly open and round for the 'aw' sound.

Is the 'l' sound silent?

No, the 'l' is pronounced with the tongue touching the roof of the mouth.

Is there a stress?

The word 'fault' has stress on the single syllable.

Definition

fault

A mistake or defect.

Word Family

faulty

/ˈfɔlti/

adjective

Having defects

Example: The car is faulty.

faulted

/ˈfɔltɪd/

verb

Blamed or criticized

Example: He was faulted for the error.

faulting

/ˈfɔltɪŋ/

verb

The action of blaming

Example: Faulting others is easy.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Faulty has an extra syllable and 'y' is pronounced as 'ee'.

Faulted has 'id' at the end, making it two syllables.

Faulting ends with 'ing', altering the stress.

Pro Tips

Relaxed mouth

Keep your mouth relaxed as you say the 'aw' sound.

Emphasize the 't'

Give a slight pause to emphasize the final 't' sound.

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