How to Pronounce Streets

To pronounce "streets", say STREETS — one syllable, IPA /stɹiːts/. 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

/stɹiːts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “streets”

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

What does streets 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.

Words that rhyme with streets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seatssweetseatssheetscleatsteatsmeetsdeceitsbleatsheatstreatsgreets

Related words

alleysalleywaysarteriesavenuesbenchesblockscornerscrowds

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "streets"?▾

"Streets" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "streets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "streets" is /stɹiːts/.

What does "streets" mean?▾

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

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