How to Pronounce Particles

To pronounce "particles", say PART-icl-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “particles”

"particles" has 3 syllables: part-icl-es. It rhymes with articles, if that helps it stick.

What does particles 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

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Words that rhyme with particles

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articles

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "particles"?▾

"Particles" has 3 syllables: part · icl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "particles"?▾

The IPA transcription of "particles" is /ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/.

What does "particles" mean?▾

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

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