How to Pronounce Table

To pronounce "table", say TABL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈteɪbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈteɪbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “table”

"table" has 2 syllables: tabl-e. It rhymes with enable and unstable, if that helps it stick.

What does table mean?

noun

  1. Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.
  2. A two-dimensional presentation of data.

verb

  1. To tabulate; to put into a table or grid.

    “to table fines”

  2. To supply (a guest, client etc.) with food at a table; to feed.

Synonyms

gridvector

Words that rhyme with table

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enableunstablefablelabelstabledisablehabilecabletimetableflabileroundtableturntable

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "table"?▾

"Table" has 2 syllables: tabl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "table"?▾

The IPA transcription of "table" is /ˈteɪbəl/.

What does "table" mean?▾

Table: Furniture with a top surface to accommodate a variety of uses.

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