How to Pronounce Dials

To pronounce "dials", say DIALS — one syllable. 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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DIALS

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💡 Tip for remembering “dials”

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

Sounds exactly like: diles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does dials mean?

noun

  1. A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).
  2. A clock face.

verb

  1. To control or select something with a dial, or (figuratively) as if with a dial.

    “President Trump has recently dialled down the rhetoric.”

  2. To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone.

    “In an emergency dial 999.”

Words that rhyme with dials

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trialsfilesjuvenileslifestylespilesaislesmilesstylesexilesreconcilesstockpilesturnstiles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dials"?▾

"Dials" has one syllable.

What does "dials" mean?▾

Dials: A graduated, circular scale over which a needle moves to show a measurement (such as speed).

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