How to Pronounce Sequel

To pronounce "sequel", say SEQ-uel — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːkwəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsiːkwəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sequel”

"sequel" has 2 syllables: seq-uel. It rhymes with coequal and equal, if that helps it stick.

What does sequel mean?

noun

  1. The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath.
  2. A narrative that is written after another narrative set in the same universe, especially a narrative that is chronologically set after its predecessors, or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative that has a preceding narrative of its own.

Antonyms

prequel

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Words that rhyme with sequel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coequalequalunequalsequal

Related words

subsequencecontinuationfollow-upfollowingconsequentialconsequenceresultingresult

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sequel"?▾

"Sequel" has 2 syllables: seq · uel.

What is the IPA transcription of "sequel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sequel" is /ˈsiːkwəl/.

What does "sequel" mean?▾

Sequel: The events, collectively, which follow a previously mentioned event; the aftermath.

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