To pronounce "symbols", say SYMBOLS — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɪmbəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɪmbəlz/
IPA
"symbols" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with cymbals, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cymbals — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries.”
“The lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.”
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Symbols" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "symbols" is /ˈsɪmbəlz/.
Symbols: A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
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