How to Pronounce Change

To pronounce "change", say CHANG-e — 2 syllables, IPA /tʃeɪndʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/tʃeɪndʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “change”

"change" has 2 syllables: chang-e. It rhymes with strange and range, if that helps it stick.

What does change mean?

noun

The process of becoming different.
“The product is undergoing a change in order to improve it.”
Small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination.
“Can I get change for this $100 bill please?”

verb

To become something different.
“The tadpole changed into a frog. Stock prices are constantly changing.”
To make something into something else.
“The fairy changed the frog into a prince. I had to change the wording of the ad so it would fit.”

Synonyms

transformation transition alter another make modify transform

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Words that rhyme with change

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strange range interchange exchange arrange estrange derange shortchange downrange rearrange long-range

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "change"?▾

"Change" has 2 syllables: chang · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "change"?▾

The IPA transcription of "change" is /tʃeɪndʒ/.

What does "change" mean?▾

Change: The process of becoming different.

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