How to Pronounce Soul

To pronounce "soul", say SOUL — one syllable, IPA /səʊl/. 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

/səʊl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “soul”

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

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

What does soul mean?

noun

  1. The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality. Often believed to live on after the person's death.
  2. The spirit or essence of anything.

verb

  1. To endow with a soul; to furnish with a soul or mind.
  2. To beg on All Soul's Day.

Synonyms

cruxgist

Words that rhyme with soul

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

controlstrollcajoleshoalconsoletrollholegoalextolpigeonholerollenroll

Related words

psychesoulfulnesssomebodypersonindividualsomeonemortalhuman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soul"?▾

"Soul" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "soul"?▾

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

What does "soul" mean?▾

Soul: The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality. Often believed to live on after the person's death.

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