How to Pronounce Search

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

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Accent

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Syllable

Letters

/sɜːt͡ʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “search”

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

What does search mean?

noun

An attempt to find something.
“With only five minutes until we were meant to leave, the search for the keys started in earnest.”
The act of searching in general.
“Search is a hard problem for computers to solve efficiently.”

verb

To look in (a place) for something.
“I searched the garden for the keys and found them in the vegetable patch.”
(followed by "for") To look thoroughly.
“The police are searching for evidence in his flat.”

Synonyms

comb look for scour seek

Hear “search” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with search

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lurch perch smirch research church

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "search"?▾

"Search" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "search"?▾

The IPA transcription of "search" is /sɜːt͡ʃ/.

What does "search" mean?▾

Search: An attempt to find something.

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