How to Pronounce Single

To pronounce "single", say SINGL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪŋɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪŋɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “single”

"single" has 2 syllables: singl-e. It rhymes with tingle and commingle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: singel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does single mean?

noun

  1. A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
  2. A popular song released and sold (on any format) nominally on its own though usually having at least one extra track.

    “The Offspring released four singles from their most recent album.”

verb

  1. To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out.

    “Eddie singled out his favorite marble from the bag.”

  2. To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base.

    “Pedro singled in the bottom of the eighth inning, which, if converted to a run, would put the team back into contention.”

adjective

  1. Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.

    “Can you give me a single reason not to leave right now?”

  2. Not divided in parts.

    “The potatoes left the spoon and landed in a single big lump on the plate.”

Synonyms

lonesoleunbrokenundivideduniformavailableunmarried

Antonyms

albummarrieddivorcedtakenwidowedLATliving apart together

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Words that rhyme with single

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tinglecomminglejinglebingleshingleintermingleswingledinglelinglepringlebringledingel

Related words

onlyloneindividualsolelonesomesolitaryunvaryingunique

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "single"?▾

"Single" has 2 syllables: singl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "single"?▾

The IPA transcription of "single" is /ˈsɪŋɡəl/.

What does "single" mean?▾

Single: A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.

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