How to Pronounce Songs

To pronounce "songs", say SONGS — one syllable, IPA /sɔŋz/. 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

/sɔŋz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “songs”

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

What does songs 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.

Words that rhyme with songs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

throngsprongstongswrongsbelongslongsgongsprolongsbongs

Related words

callstrainbirdcallbirdsongairsanthemanthemsballads

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "songs"?▾

"Songs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "songs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "songs" is /sɔŋz/.

What does "songs" mean?▾

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

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