How to Pronounce Pupils

To pronounce "pupils", say PUP-ils — 2 syllables, IPA /pjuːpəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pjuːpəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pupils”

"pupils" has 2 syllables: pup-ils. It rhymes with scruples and cupels, if that helps it stick.

What does pupils mean?

noun

  1. A learner under the supervision of a teacher or professor.
  2. An orphan who is a minor and under the protection of the state.

noun

  1. The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
  2. The central dark part of an ocellated spot.

Words that rhyme with pupils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scruplescupels

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pupils"?▾

"Pupils" has 2 syllables: pup · ils.

What is the IPA transcription of "pupils"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pupils" is /pjuːpəlz/.

What does "pupils" mean?▾

Pupils: A learner under the supervision of a teacher or professor.

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