How to Pronounce School

To pronounce "school", say SCHOOL — one syllable, IPA /skuːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/skuːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “school”

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

What does school mean?

noun

  1. (collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

    “The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel.”

  2. A multitude.

verb

  1. (of fish) To form into, or travel in a school.

Synonyms

shoal

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Words that rhyme with school

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coolvestibuletoolridiculefoolrulecruelminusculejewelpooldualyule

Related words

cultivatetrainshoalcivilizeschoolhouseschooltimeeducateescolar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "school"?▾

"School" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "school"?▾

The IPA transcription of "school" is /skuːl/.

What does "school" mean?▾

School: (collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

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