How to Pronounce Sources

To pronounce "sources", say SOURC-es — 2 syllables, IPA /sɔːsɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/sɔːsɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sources”

"sources" has 2 syllables: sourc-es. It rhymes with forces and endorses, if that helps it stick.

What does sources mean?

noun

  1. The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

    “The accused refused to reveal the source of the illegal drugs she was selling.”

  2. Spring; fountainhead; wellhead; any collection of water on or under the surface of the ground in which a stream originates.

    “The main sources of the Euphrates River are the Karasu and Murat Rivers.”

verb

  1. To obtain or procure: used especially of a business resource.
  2. To find information about (a quotation)'s source (from which it comes): to find a citation for.

Synonyms

wellspring

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Words that rhyme with sources

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forcesendorsesreinforcescoursesdiscourseshorsesdivorcesenforcesboursesconcoursesoutsources

Related words

beginningoriginreferenceauthorinformantgeneratorchannelgerm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sources"?▾

"Sources" has 2 syllables: sourc · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "sources"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sources" is /sɔːsɪz/.

What does "sources" mean?▾

Sources: The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.

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