How to Pronounce Street

To pronounce "street", say STREET — one syllable, IPA /stɹiːt/. 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

/stɹiːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “street”

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

Sounds exactly like: st, streett — easy to mix up when writing.

What does street mean?

noun

  1. A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

    “Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right.”

  2. A road as above but including the sidewalks (pavements) and buildings.

    “I live on the street down from Joyce Avenue.”

verb

  1. To build or equip with streets.
  2. To eject; to throw onto the streets.

adjective

  1. Having street cred; conforming to modern urban trends.

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Words that rhyme with street

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conceitsweetobsoleterepleteeffetecompleteconcretebittersweetheatdeceitretreatbeat

Related words

avenuelaneboulevarddrivewayroadsidethoroughfarewaysidewalk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "street"?▾

"Street" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "street"?▾

The IPA transcription of "street" is /stɹiːt/.

What does "street" mean?▾

Street: A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

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