How to Pronounce Particle

To pronounce "particle", say PART-icl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “particle”

"particle" has 3 syllables: part-icl-e. It rhymes with article, if that helps it stick.

What does particle mean?

noun

  1. A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.
  2. Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

Synonyms

p-word

Words that rhyme with particle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

article

Related words

speckmoteatommoleculeshredpiecegradingaccelerator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "particle"?▾

"Particle" has 3 syllables: part · icl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "particle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "particle" is /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/.

What does "particle" mean?▾

Particle: A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

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