How to Pronounce Heal

To pronounce "heal", say HEAL — one syllable, IPA /hiːl/. 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

/hiːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heal”

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

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

What does heal mean?

noun

  1. A spell or ability that restores hit points or removes a status ailment.
  2. Health

verb

  1. To make better from a disease, wound, etc.; to revive or cure.

    “This bandage will heal your cut.”

  2. To become better or healthy again.

    “Bandages allow cuts to heal.”

Synonyms

get betterrecovercuremake whole

Words that rhyme with heal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zealpuerilegenteelrevealkeelpealsurrealfeelappealheeldealsqueal

Related words

curemendrepairrecoverremedyredressrestoreregenerate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heal"?▾

"Heal" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heal" is /hiːl/.

What does "heal" mean?▾

Heal: A spell or ability that restores hit points or removes a status ailment.

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