How to Pronounce Symptom

To pronounce "symptom", say SYMPTOM — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɪmptəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈsɪmptəm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪmptəm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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What does symptom mean?

noun

  1. A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.
  2. A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable.

Synonyms

indicationmanifestationsignsignal

Antonyms

cause

Related words

syndromesymptomaticsymptomatologyreflectionillustrationanomalyabnormalitytrouble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "symptom"?▾

"Symptom" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "symptom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "symptom" is /ˈsɪmptəm/.

What does "symptom" mean?▾

Symptom: A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

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