How to Pronounce Laurels

To pronounce "laurels", say LAUR-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

LAUR-els

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💡 Tip for remembering “laurels”

"laurels" has 2 syllables: laur-els. It rhymes with morals and quarrels, if that helps it stick.

What does laurels mean?

noun

  1. Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.
  2. A crown of laurel.

verb

  1. To decorate with laurel, especially with a laurel wreath.
  2. To enwreathe.

noun

  1. Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo.

Words that rhyme with laurels

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moralsquarrelscoralsoralssorrelsbalmoralschoralsfloralssorrellssurles

Related words

accoladehonorawardhonourfeetkudosachievementsoars

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laurels"?▾

"Laurels" has 2 syllables: laur · els.

What does "laurels" mean?▾

Laurels: Laurus nobilis, an evergreen shrub having aromatic leaves of a lanceolate shape, with clusters of small, yellowish white flowers in their axils.

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