How to pronounce "field"

field

Sports & Recreation
American
/fiːld/

Syllable Breakdown

field

How natives say field

British
/fiːld/

Syllable Breakdown

field

How natives say field

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'f' sound, like in 'fog'.

  • Then say the long 'ee' sound, like in 'see'.

  • Finish with the 'ld' sound, pressing the tongue to the roof of the mouth for 'l' and then 'd'.

Common Mistakes

  • f-eel-d

  • feil-d

  • fee-uld

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • f-eel-d

  • feil-d

  • fee-uld

FAQ

Is the 'ie' in 'field' pronounced separately?

No, it combines into a single long 'ee' sound.

Where is the stress placed?

The stress is on the one syllable of the word 'field'.

Do British and Americans pronounce 'field' differently?

No, they are pronounced the same.

Definition

field

A place for sports or farming.

Word Family

fielder

/ˈfiːldər/

noun

A person who plays on the field.

Example: The fielder caught the ball.

fields

/fiːldz/

noun

Plural of field.

Example: The fields are fertile.

fielding

/ˈfiːldɪŋ/

verb

The act of catching or throwing a ball.

Example: She is good at fielding.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Fielder' has an added syllable 'er'.

'Fields' is plural, ending with a 'z' sound.

'Fielding' ends with 'ing', adding another syllable.

Pro Tips

Master the 'ee' sound

Practice saying 'see', 'tree', and 'free' to get the 'ee' sound right.

L to D transition

Make sure to press your tongue up for 'l' before quickly moving to 'd'.

Nearby Words

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/ədˈvɛntʃər/

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/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

athlete

/ˈæθ.liːt/

ball

/bɔl/

basin

/ˈbeɪ.sən/

basket

/ˈbæskɪt/

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