How to pronounce fife
American English pronunciation
FYFE
- IPA
- /ˈfaɪf/
- Syllables
- FYFE (1 syllable)
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What fife means
A small, high flute played with drums in marching bands
In a sentence: A boy played a cheerful tune on his fife at the head of the parade.
Where it comes from: It comes from a German word for a whistle or pipe.
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