How to pronounce "feat"

feat

Sports & Recreation
American
/fiːt/

Syllable Breakdown

feat

How natives say feat

British
/fiːt/

Syllable Breakdown

feat

How natives say feat

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

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

  • Move to the 'ee' sound by spreading your lips and making the vowel long.

  • End with the 't' sound by placing your tongue behind your top front teeth and releasing.

Common Mistakes

  • fit (feat)

  • feet (feat)

  • fate (feat)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is 'feat' pronounced like 'feet'?

Yes, 'feat' and 'feet' have the same pronunciation.

Do I need to stress any part of 'feat'?

No, 'feat' is one syllable, so there is no special stress.

What mouth shape should I use?

Keep your lips spread and your mouth relaxed when saying the 'ee' sound.

Definition

feat

An impressive achievement or skill.

Word Family

feature

/ˈfiːtʃə/

noun

a distinctive quality or aspect

Example: That table has a nice feature.

feet

/fiːt/

noun

plural of foot

Example: She has small feet.

fit

/fɪt/

adjective

suitable or appropriate

Example: The shoes fit well.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Feature has more syllables and a 'ch' sound.

Feet is pronounced the same as feat.

Fit has a short 'i' sound instead of 'ee'.

Pro Tips

Emphasize the vowel

Focus on keeping the 'ee' sound long and clear.

Practice with minimal pairs

Try saying 'feat' and 'fit' to hear the vowel difference.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Feat

adventure

/ədˈvɛntʃər/

amateur

/ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/

appeal

/əˈpil/

appreciate

/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

athlete

/ˈæθ.liːt/

ball

/bɔl/

basin

/ˈbeɪ.sən/

basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

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