How to Pronounce S

To pronounce "s", say S — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “s”

"s" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: esse, es, ess — easy to mix up when writing.

What does s mean?

noun

  1. A weight of 1/288 of a pound, that is, twenty grains or one third of a dram, about 1.3 grams (symbol: ℈).
  2. (by extension) A very small quantity; a particle.

noun

  1. Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter
  2. A part of a year when something particular happens

    “mating season”

noun

  1. A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.

    “The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.”

  2. The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

Synonyms

s.ap.series (British English)yeartideyeartimedeenerAbraham's willingbobgengeneralisehog

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Words that rhyme with s

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "s"?▾

"S" has one syllable.

What does "s" mean?▾

S: A weight of 1/288 of a pound, that is, twenty grains or one third of a dram, about 1.3 grams (symbol: ℈).

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