How to Pronounce Personal

To pronounce "personal", say PERS-on-al — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɜː.sən.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “personal”

"personal" has 3 syllables: pers-on-al. It rhymes with interpersonal and impersonal, if that helps it stick.

What does personal mean?

noun

  1. An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.
  2. A movable; a chattel.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to human beings as distinct from things.
  2. Of or pertaining to a particular person; relating to, or affecting, an individual, or each of many individuals; peculiar or proper to private concerns; not public or general

    “Her song was her personal look at the values of friendship.”

Synonyms

personally

Words that rhyme with personal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

interpersonalimpersonal

Related words

subjectiveintimateindividualizedpersonalizedprivateownface-to-faceindividual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "personal"?▾

"Personal" has 3 syllables: pers · on · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "personal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "personal" is /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/.

What does "personal" mean?▾

Personal: An advertisement by which individuals attempt to meet others with similar interests.

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