How to Pronounce Plural

To pronounce "plural", say PLUR-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈplɔː.ɹəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plural”

"plural" has 2 syllables: plur-al. It rhymes with rural and mural, if that helps it stick.

What does plural mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) The plural number.
  2. (grammar) A word in the form in which it potentially refers to something other than one person or thing; and other than two things if the language has a dual form.

adjective

  1. Consisting of or containing more than one of something.
  2. Pluralistic.

Synonyms

manifoldmorefoldmultipleseveral

Antonyms

singular

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Words that rhyme with plural

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ruralmuralcruralneuraljuralintramuralpleuralguralduralsuraljurelperineural

Related words

dualmultiplepluralitymultipurposemultifacetedcompositediversediversified

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plural"?▾

"Plural" has 2 syllables: plur · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "plural"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plural" is /ˈplɔː.ɹəl/.

What does "plural" mean?▾

Plural: (grammar) The plural number.

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