How to Pronounce Similar

To pronounce "similar", say SIM-il-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪməɫɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪməɫɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪmɪlɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “similar”

Break "similar" into 3 beats and lean on "SIM" — that's the stressed one.

What does similar mean?

adjective

  1. Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
  2. Having the same shape, in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional.

noun

  1. That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.
  2. A material that produces an effect that resembles the symptoms of a particular disease.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "similar"?▾

To pronounce "similar", say SIM-il-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪməɫɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "similar"?▾

"Similar" has 3 syllables: sim · il · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "similar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "similar" is /ˈsɪməɫɝ/.

What does "similar" mean?▾

Similar: Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.

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