How to Pronounce Town

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/taʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “town”

"town" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with frown and crown, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: towne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does town mean?

noun

  1. A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.

    “This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns.”

  2. Any more urbanized center than the place of reference.

    “I'll be in Yonkers, then I'm driving into town to see the Knicks at the Garden tonight.”

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Words that rhyme with town

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frowncrowndownrenownletdownmeltdownbrown

Related words

townsfolktownshiptownspeoplecityconurbationurbanurbanizationurbanism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "town"?▾

"Town" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "town"?▾

The IPA transcription of "town" is /taʊn/.

What does "town" mean?▾

Town: A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.

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