How to Pronounce Song

To pronounce "song", say SONG — one syllable, IPA /sɒŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɒŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “song”

"song" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with strong and tang, if that helps it stick.

What does song mean?

noun

  1. A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

    “Thomas listened to his favorite song on the radio yesterday.”

  2. (by extension) Any musical composition.

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Words that rhyme with song

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strongtangthronglongmongheadstrongwrongbongprolongheadlongsaronggong

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "song"?▾

"Song" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "song"?▾

The IPA transcription of "song" is /sɒŋ/.

What does "song" mean?▾

Song: A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

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