How to Pronounce Sole

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/səʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sole”

"sole" has 2 syllables: sol-e. It rhymes with control and soul, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: soul, sowle, seoul, sohl — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sole mean?

noun

  1. A wooden band or yoke put around the neck of an ox or cow in the stall.

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Words that rhyme with sole

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlsoulstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholeroll

Related words

onlysinglelonelonesomesolitaryexclusiveunsharedresole

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sole"?▾

"Sole" has 2 syllables: sol · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sole"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sole" is /səʊl/.

What does "sole" mean?▾

Sole: A wooden band or yoke put around the neck of an ox or cow in the stall.

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