How to Pronounce Tonsil

To pronounce "tonsil", say TONS-il — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒn.səl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɒn.səl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tonsil”

"tonsil" has 2 syllables: tons-il. It rhymes with consul and proconsul, if that helps it stick.

What does tonsil mean?

noun

  1. Either of a pair of small masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat and that help protect the body against infection; palatine tonsil.
  2. Any of various small masses of lymphoid tissues, including palatine tonsils, adenoids and lingual tonsils.

Synonyms

tonsilla

Words that rhyme with tonsil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

consulproconsulauncelsponsel

Related words

fauciallymphoglandulalymphadenomalymphonodelymphonoduslymphnodethymus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonsil"?▾

"Tonsil" has 2 syllables: tons · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonsil"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonsil" is /ˈtɒn.səl/.

What does "tonsil" mean?▾

Tonsil: Either of a pair of small masses of lymphoid tissue that lie on each side of the throat and that help protect the body against infection; palatine tonsil.

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