How to Pronounce Coles

To pronounce "coles", say COL-es — 2 syllables, IPA /kɔʊlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɔʊlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coles”

"coles" has 2 syllables: col-es. It rhymes with soles and extols, if that helps it stick.

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

What does coles mean?

noun

  1. Cabbage.
  2. Brassica; a plant of the Brassica genus, especially those of Brassica oleracea (rape and coleseed).

noun

  1. A stack or stook of hay.

Words that rhyme with coles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solesextolsknollsgoalssoulsprolesfumarolesbowlscontrolsmolescoalsconsoles

Related words

colewortborecolekalekailcowperbrassicaschoolcabbages

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coles"?▾

"Coles" has 2 syllables: col · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "coles"?▾

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

What does "coles" mean?▾

Coles: Cabbage.

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