How to Pronounce Filter

To pronounce "filter", say FILT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪltə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfɪltə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “filter”

"filter" has 2 syllables: filt-er. It rhymes with kilter and quilter, if that helps it stick.

What does filter mean?

noun

A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.
Electronics or software that separates unwanted signals (for example noise) from wanted signals or that attenuates selected frequencies.

verb

To sort, sift, or isolate.
“This strainer should filter out the large particles.”
To diffuse; to cause to be less concentrated or focused.
“The leaves of the trees filtered the light.”

Synonyms

filter out

Antonyms

ideal

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Words that rhyme with filter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kilter quilter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "filter"?▾

"Filter" has 2 syllables: filt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "filter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "filter" is /ˈfɪltə/.

What does "filter" mean?▾

Filter: A device which separates a suspended, dissolved, or particulate matter from a fluid, solution, or other substance; any device that separates one substance from another.

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