How to pronounce faint
faint
/feɪnt/
1 syllable
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Faint, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
Don't faint! Not until you sign the contract.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce faint?
Faint is pronounced /feɪnt/ in American English.
How many syllables are in faint?
Faint has 1 syllable.