How to Pronounce Funnel

To pronounce "funnel", say FUNN-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʌnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfʌnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “funnel”

"funnel" has 2 syllables: funn-el. It rhymes with tunnel and trunnel, if that helps it stick.

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

What does funnel mean?

noun

  1. A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.
  2. A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.

verb

  1. To use a funnel.
  2. To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.

    “Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane.”

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Words that rhyme with funnel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tunneltrunnelrunnelspinelgunnelbinalmultifunctionalspinelleminaulginnelquinoldunnell

Related words

oilfluefireplacechimneypipelinemantelpiecechannelstack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funnel"?▾

"Funnel" has 2 syllables: funn · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "funnel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "funnel" is /ˈfʌnəl/.

What does "funnel" mean?▾

Funnel: A utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening.

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