How to Pronounce Some

To pronounce "some", say SOM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sɐm/. 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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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/sɐm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “some”

"some" has 2 syllables: som-e. It rhymes with thrum and glum, if that helps it stick.

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

What does some mean?

adverb

  1. Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

    “I guess he must have weighed some 90 kilos.”

pronoun

  1. A certain number, at least two.

    “Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder.”

  2. An indefinite quantity.

    “Can I have some of them?”

Synonyms

a few

Antonyms

manymuchnone

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Words that rhyme with some

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thrumglumbumsuccumbhumhumdrumoutcomeovercomeplumbnumbcomeplum

Related words

approximatelyaboutwhatsoeveranywhateveraroundseveral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "some"?▾

"Some" has 2 syllables: som · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "some"?▾

The IPA transcription of "some" is /sɐm/.

What does "some" mean?▾

Some: Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.

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