How to Pronounce "foiled"
word
ˈfɔɪɫd
FOYLD
fˈɔɪld
FOYLD
Definition
If an attempt, plan, or person is foiled, they are stopped from succeeding; it means to prevent someone from achieving something they wanted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɪɫd
British English
fˈɔɪld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOYLD
UK
FOYLD
Listen in Context
The police foiled the bank robbery just in time.
Their escape plan was foiled by a locked door.
The rain foiled our picnic plans.
She almost succeeded, but her efforts were foiled at the last moment.