How to Pronounce Sphere

To pronounce "sphere", say SPHER-e — 2 syllables, IPA /sfɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/sfɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sphere”

"sphere" has 2 syllables: spher-e. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does sphere mean?

noun

  1. A regular three-dimensional object in which every cross-section is a circle; the figure described by the revolution of a circle about its diameter .
  2. A spherical physical object; a globe or ball.

verb

  1. To place in a sphere, or among the spheres; to ensphere.
  2. To make round or spherical; to perfect.

Synonyms

celestial bodycelestial sphere2-sphere3-sphereballglobeorbarea

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Words that rhyme with sphere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

austeresneerjeercavalierclearseverepeerqueerpremierchevalierinsincereadhere

Related words

areafirmamentheavensorbitwelkinsectordomainarena

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sphere"?▾

"Sphere" has 2 syllables: spher · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sphere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sphere" is /sfɪə/.

What does "sphere" mean?▾

Sphere: A regular three-dimensional object in which every cross-section is a circle; the figure described by the revolution of a circle about its diameter .

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