How to pronounce fuel

Say it like this: [ˈfjuwəɫ]. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British

What does fuel mean?

nounSubstance consumed to provide energy through combustion, or through chemical or nuclear reaction.

Substance that provides nourishment for a living organism; food.

“A little fuel to get down the mountain.”

Something that stimulates, encourages or maintains an action.

“That film was nightmare fuel!”

verbTo provide with fuel.

“"Well, we do need to keep some of it on hand, donchaknow. For fueling the cookfires and all that rot."”

To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater.

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