How to Pronounce Dwell

To pronounce "dwell", say DWELL — one syllable, IPA /dwɛl/. 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

/dwɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dwell”

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

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

What does dwell mean?

noun

  1. A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.
  2. A brief pause in the motion of part of a mechanism to allow an operation to be completed.

verb

  1. To live; to reside.
  2. To linger (on) a particular thought, idea etc.; to remain fixated (on).

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Words that rhyme with dwell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltellshellcellexpelparallel

Related words

residelivelieconsistbelongworryinhabitpopulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dwell"?▾

"Dwell" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dwell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dwell" is /dwɛl/.

What does "dwell" mean?▾

Dwell: A period of time in which a system or component remains in a given state.

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