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How to pronounce “foil”

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Pronunciation guide for foil

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of foil with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Susan SpungenSo I tightly put foil on it because you want it to steam.
Definition summary: A very thin sheet of metal or plastic.

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Susan Spungen

So I tightly put foil on it because you want it to steam.

[Noun]
A very thin sheet of metal or plastic.
(chiefly uncountable) Thin aluminium/aluminum (or, formerly, tin) used for wrapping food.
A thin layer of metal put between a jewel and its setting to make it seem more brilliant.
(authorship, figuratively) In literature, theatre/theater, etc., a character who helps emphasize the traits of the main character and who usually acts as an opponent or antagonist, but can also serve as the sidekick of the protagonist.
(figuratively) Anything that acts by contrast to emphasise the characteristics of something.
(fencing) A very thin sword with a blunted (or foiled) tip
A thin, transparent plastic material on which marks are made and projected for the purposes of presentation. See transparency.
A premium trading card with a glossy finish.
(heraldry) A stylized flower or leaf.
(hydrodynamics, nautical) Clipping of hydrofoil.
(aerodynamics, aviation) Clipping of aerofoil/airfoil.
[Verb]
(transitive) To cover or wrap with foil.
(nautical) Clipping of hydrofoil.