How to Pronounce Simile

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

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪməli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “simile”

"simile" has 3 syllables: sim-il-e.

What does simile mean?

noun

  1. A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

    “A simile is a bit like a metaphor.”

Antonyms

dissimile

Related words

faefoefacafacautographscomparaisonresemblancelikeness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "simile"?▾

"Simile" has 3 syllables: sim · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "simile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "simile" is /ˈsɪməli/.

What does "simile" mean?▾

Simile: A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another, in the case of English generally using like or as.

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