How to Pronounce Singer

To pronounce "singer", say SING-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪŋə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsɪŋə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “singer”

"singer" has 2 syllables: sing-er. It rhymes with zinger and ringer, if that helps it stick.

What does singer mean?

noun

A person who sings, often professionally.
(square dance) dance figure with a fixed structure, sung by a caller, or a piece of music with that structure.

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Words that rhyme with singer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zinger ringer stinger stringer dinger minger wringer slinger pinger springer gunslinger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "singer"?▾

"Singer" has 2 syllables: sing · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "singer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "singer" is /ˈsɪŋə/.

What does "singer" mean?▾

Singer: A person who sings, often professionally.

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