How to Pronounce Souls

To pronounce "souls", say SOULS — one syllable, IPA /səʊlz/. 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

/səʊlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “souls”

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

Sounds exactly like: soles, sowles — easy to mix up when writing.

What does souls 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.

verb

  1. To afford suitable sustenance.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with souls

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solesextolsknollsgoalsprolesfumarolesbowlscontrolsmolescoalsconsolesbolls

Related words

psychesoulfulnesssomebodypersonindividualsomeonemortalhuman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "souls"?▾

"Souls" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "souls"?▾

The IPA transcription of "souls" is /səʊlz/.

What does "souls" mean?▾

Souls: 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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