How to Pronounce Syllables

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈsɪləbl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “syllables”

"syllables" has 2 syllables: syllabl-es.

What does syllables mean?

noun

  1. A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.
  2. The written representation of a given pronounced syllable.

verb

  1. To utter in syllables.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syllables"?▾

"Syllables" has 2 syllables: syllabl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "syllables"?▾

The IPA transcription of "syllables" is /ˈsɪləbl̩z/.

What does "syllables" mean?▾

Syllables: A unit of human speech that is interpreted by the listener as a single sound, although syllables usually consist of one or more vowel sounds, either alone or combined with the sound of one or more consonants; a word consists of one or more syllables.

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