How to Pronounce Sequels

To pronounce "sequels", say SEQ-uels — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SEQ-uels

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💡 Tip for remembering “sequels”

"sequels" has 2 syllables: seq-uels. It rhymes with equals, if that helps it stick.

What does sequels 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 sequels

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equals

Related words

subsequencecontinuationafter-effectsaftereffectsaftershocksconsequenceseffectslegacies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sequels"?▾

"Sequels" has 2 syllables: seq · uels.

What does "sequels" mean?▾

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

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