How to Pronounce Schools

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/skuːlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “schools”

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

What does schools 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.

noun

  1. An institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.

    “Harvard University is a famous American postsecondary school.”

  2. An educational institution providing primary and secondary education, prior to tertiary education (college or university).

Synonyms

shoalacademycollegeuniversitydepartmentfacultyinstitute

Words that rhyme with schools

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoolsgulesjewelsfoolspoolsstoolsghoulsoverrulesridiculestoolsmulesmolecules

Related words

cultivatetrainshoalcivilizeschoolhouseschooltimeeducateacademic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schools"?▾

"Schools" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "schools"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schools" is /skuːlz/.

What does "schools" mean?▾

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

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