How to Pronounce Singular

To pronounce "singular", say SING-ul-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “singular”

"singular" has 3 syllables: sing-ul-ar.

What does singular mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.
  2. That which is not general; a specific determinate instance.

adjective

  1. Being only one of a larger population.

    “A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.”

  2. Being the only one of the kind; unique.

    “She has a singular personality.”

Synonyms

curiouseccentricfunnyoddpeculiarrumrummystrange

Antonyms

pluralgeneralinvertiblenon-singular

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Related words

uniqueindividualsinglestrangepeculiarextraordinaryoddunusual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "singular"?▾

"Singular" has 3 syllables: sing · ul · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "singular"?▾

The IPA transcription of "singular" is /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/.

What does "singular" mean?▾

Singular: (grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.

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