How to Pronounce Rifle

To pronounce "rifle", say RIFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹaɪfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹaɪfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rifle”

"rifle" has 2 syllables: rifl-e. It rhymes with stifle and trifle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: reifel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rifle mean?

noun

  1. A shouldered firearm with a long, rifled barrel to improve range and accuracy.
  2. (usually plural) A rifleman.

verb

  1. To quickly search through many items (such as papers, the contents of a drawer, a pile of clothing). (See also rifflehttp//verbmall.blogspot.com/2008/05/riffle-or-rifle.html)

    “She made a mess when she rifled through the stack of papers, looking for the title document.”

  2. To commit robbery or theft.

Words that rhyme with rifle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stifletriflelifefulniflestrifefulzweifeleiffelpfeiflereifel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rifle"?▾

"Rifle" has 2 syllables: rifl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rifle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rifle" is /ˈɹaɪfəl/.

What does "rifle" mean?▾

Rifle: A shouldered firearm with a long, rifled barrel to improve range and accuracy.

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