How to Pronounce Symbols

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.

symbols

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying symbols, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

7

Letters

/ˈsɪmbəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “symbols

"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.

What does symbols mean?

noun

  1. A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

    $ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries.

  2. A thing considered the embodiment of a concept or object.

    The lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.

verb

  1. To symbolize.

Words that rhyme with symbols

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

Related words

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "symbols"?

"Symbols" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "symbols"?

The IPA transcription of "symbols" is /ˈsɪmbəlz/.

What does "symbols" mean?

Symbols: A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “symbols” in the full dictionary →