How to Pronounce Seldom

To pronounce "seldom", say SELD-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛldəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsɛldəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seldom”

"seldom" has 2 syllables: seld-om. It rhymes with swelldom, if that helps it stick.

What does seldom mean?

adjective

Rare; infrequent.

adverb

Infrequently, rarely.
“They seldom come here now.”

Synonyms

geason uncommon barely hardly infrequently rarely scarcely seldomly

Antonyms

frequently often

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Words that rhyme with seldom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swelldom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seldom"?▾

"Seldom" has 2 syllables: seld · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "seldom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seldom" is /ˈsɛldəm/.

What does "seldom" mean?▾

Seldom: Rare; infrequent.

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