How to Pronounce Tables

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈteɪbl̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tables”

"tables" has 2 syllables: tabl-es. It rhymes with enables and fables, if that helps it stick.

What does tables 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.

noun

  1. Backgammon.
  2. The halves or quarters of a backgammon board.

Synonyms

gridvector

Words that rhyme with tables

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enablesfablessableslabelscablesdisablesplaybillswaybillsabelsmislabelsablesgables

Related words

boardshelvemesaremitpostponedefer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tables"?▾

"Tables" has 2 syllables: tabl · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "tables"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tables" is /ˈteɪbl̩z/.

What does "tables" mean?▾

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

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