How to Pronounce Heels

To pronounce "heels", say HEELS — one syllable, IPA /hiːlz/. 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

/hiːlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heels”

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

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

What does heels mean?

noun

  1. The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.
  2. The part of a shoe's sole which supports the foot's heel.

noun

  1. The act of inclining or canting from a vertical position; a cant.

noun

  1. High-heeled shoes.

    “She wore a short skirt and heels.”

Synonyms

enderoutsiderheeling

Antonyms

toebabyface

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Words that rhyme with heels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

idealsrevealsrealskeelsappealsfeelsstealsbealeswheelsmealsdealsheals

Related words

reheelbounderhoundblackguardcounterdogcadfootwear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heels"?▾

"Heels" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heels"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heels" is /hiːlz/.

What does "heels" mean?▾

Heels: The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

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