How to Pronounce Funnels

To pronounce "funnels", say FUNN-els — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

FUNN-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “funnels”

"funnels" has 2 syllables: funn-els. It rhymes with ringhals and ginnels, if that helps it stick.

What does funnels mean?

noun

  1. A hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey.

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.”

Words that rhyme with funnels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ringhalsginnelsgunnellsrunnellsgunnelsrunnelstunnels

Related words

chimneysdirectsfireplacesforwardsleadspipepipesseparatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "funnels"?▾

"Funnels" has 2 syllables: funn · els.

What does "funnels" mean?▾

Funnels: A hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey.

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