How to Pronounce Coals

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

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Letters

/kɔʊlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coals”

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

Sounds exactly like: coles, kohls — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coals mean?

noun

  1. A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.

    “Put some coal on the fire.”

  2. A piece of coal used for burning (this use is less common in American English)

    “Put some coals on the fire.”

verb

  1. To take on a supply of coal (usually of steam ships).
  2. To supply with coal.

    “to coal a steamer”

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Words that rhyme with coals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solesextolsknollsgoalssoulsprolesfumarolesbowlscontrolsmolesconsolesbolls

Related words

charemberanthraxcarbonscharcoalflamessmutlignite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coals"?▾

"Coals" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coals" is /kɔʊlz/.

What does "coals" mean?▾

Coals: A black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.

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