How to Pronounce Eternal

To pronounce "eternal", say ET-ern-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈtɜːnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪˈtɜːnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eternal”

"eternal" has 3 syllables: et-ern-al. It rhymes with infernal and diurnal, if that helps it stick.

What does eternal mean?

noun

  1. One who lives forever; an immortal.

adjective

  1. Lasting forever; unending.
  2. Existing outside time; as opposed to sempiternal, existing within time but everlastingly

Synonyms

agelongendlesseverlastingpermanentsempiternalunendingatemporaltimeless

Antonyms

ephemeralmomentarytransient

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Words that rhyme with eternal

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infernaldiurnalkernelnocturnalmaternalinternalpaternalexternalfraternalsternaljournalurnal

Related words

everlastingpermanenteonianagelessimmortalperpetualunceasinginterminable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eternal"?▾

"Eternal" has 3 syllables: et · ern · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "eternal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eternal" is /ɪˈtɜːnəl/.

What does "eternal" mean?▾

Eternal: One who lives forever; an immortal.

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