How to Pronounce "fall foul of"
expression
FAWL FOWL uhv
FAWL FOWL ov
Definition
To get into trouble with someone or something, especially by breaking rules or offending an authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɑɫ/, /ˈfɔɫ/ /ˈfaʊɫ/ /ˈəv
British English
fˈɔːl/ /fˈaʊl/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAWL FOWL uhv
UK
FAWL FOWL ov
Listen in Context
If you fall foul of the law, you could be fined or arrested.
Many companies fall foul of tax rules each year.
Be careful not to fall foul of the school regulations.
He didn't realize he'd fallen foul of the local customs until it was too late.