How to Pronounce Principled

To pronounce "principled", say PRINC-ipl-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɪnsəpəld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “principled”

"principled" has 3 syllables: princ-ipl-ed. It rhymes with unprincipled, if that helps it stick.

What does principled mean?

verb

  1. To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.

adjective

  1. Based on, having or manifesting principles.

Antonyms

unprincipled

Words that rhyme with principled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unprincipled

Related words

high-principledprinciplefundamentalreasonedbasicinitialprincipalprimary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "principled"?▾

"Principled" has 3 syllables: princ · ipl · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "principled"?▾

The IPA transcription of "principled" is /ˈpɹɪnsəpəld/.

What does "principled" mean?▾

Principled: To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.

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