How to Pronounce Officials

To pronounce "officials", say OFF-ic-ials — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈfɪʃəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈfɪʃəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “officials”

"officials" has 3 syllables: off-ic-ials. It rhymes with initials and ficials, if that helps it stick.

What does officials mean?

noun

  1. An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

    “David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club.”

  2. A person responsible for applying the rules of a game or sport in a competition.

    “In most soccer games there are three officials: the referee and two linesmen.”

Words that rhyme with officials

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

initialsficials

Related words

functionaryauthoritativeformalauthorizedconfirmedregularestablishedsemiofficial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "officials"?▾

"Officials" has 3 syllables: off · ic · ials.

What is the IPA transcription of "officials"?▾

The IPA transcription of "officials" is /əˈfɪʃəlz/.

What does "officials" mean?▾

Officials: An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

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