How to Pronounce Social

To pronounce "social", say SOC-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsəʊʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsəʊʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “social”

"social" has 2 syllables: soc-ial. It rhymes with antisocial and oshell, if that helps it stick.

What does social mean?

noun

A festive gathering to foster introductions.
“They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other.”
A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.

adjective

Being extroverted or outgoing.
“James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.”
Of or relating to society.
“Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.”

noun

Interactive forms of media that allow users to interact with and publish to each other, generally by means of the Internet.
“The early 21st century saw a huge increase in social media thanks to the widespread availability of the Internet.”

Antonyms

antisocial asocial unsocial

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Words that rhyme with social

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

antisocial oshell poeschel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "social"?▾

"Social" has 2 syllables: soc · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "social"?▾

The IPA transcription of "social" is /ˈsəʊʃəl/.

What does "social" mean?▾

Social: A festive gathering to foster introductions.

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