How to Pronounce Number

To pronounce "number", say NUMB-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌmbə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnʌmbə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “number”

"number" has 2 syllables: numb-er. It rhymes with umber and lumber, if that helps it stick.

What does number mean?

noun

  1. An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

    “Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.”

  2. A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

    “The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.”

verb

  1. To label (items) with numbers; to assign numbers to (items).

    “Number the baskets so that we can find them easily.”

  2. To total or count; to amount to.

    “I don’t know how many books are in the library, but they must number in the thousands.”

Synonyms

numeralrimescalar

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Words that rhyme with number

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

umberlumberslumberencumbercumberoutnumberunencumberhumbermacumbermccumber

Related words

enumeratecounttotalnumeralfigureamountroutine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "number"?▾

"Number" has 2 syllables: numb · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "number"?▾

The IPA transcription of "number" is /ˈnʌmbə/.

What does "number" mean?▾

Number: An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

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