How to Pronounce Passwords

To pronounce "passwords", say PASSW-ords — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

PASSW-ords

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💡 Tip for remembering “passwords”

"passwords" has 2 syllables: passw-ords. It rhymes with birds and words, if that helps it stick.

What does passwords mean?

noun

  1. A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.
  2. A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, etc.

verb

  1. To protect with a password.

Synonyms

passpwpwdpwordwatchwordpasscode

Words that rhyme with passwords

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

birdswordscurdsgirdsthirdsherdshummingbirdssnowbirds

Related words

countersignwatchwordwordparolecleartextcodesguessablekeys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "passwords"?▾

"Passwords" has 2 syllables: passw · ords.

What does "passwords" mean?▾

Passwords: A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.

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