How to Pronounce Call

To pronounce "call", say CALL — one syllable, IPA /kɔːɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kɔːɫ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “call”

"call" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: caul, kall, kaul — easy to mix up when writing.

What does call mean?

noun

  1. A telephone conversation.

    “I received several calls today.”

  2. A short visit, usually for social purposes.

    “I paid a call to a dear friend of mine.”

verb

  1. (heading) To use one's voice.
  2. (heading) To visit.

Synonyms

drop a lineringholleryelldesignatedubnameaugur

Words that rhyme with call

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawlnightfall

Related words

telephonephonename

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "call"?▾

"Call" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "call"?▾

The IPA transcription of "call" is /kɔːɫ/.

What does "call" mean?▾

Call: A telephone conversation.

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