How to Pronounce Tunnel

To pronounce "tunnel", say TUNN-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʌn(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtʌn(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tunnel”

"tunnel" has 2 syllables: tunn-el. It rhymes with trunnel and runnel, if that helps it stick.

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

What does tunnel mean?

noun

  1. An underground or underwater passage.
  2. A passage through or under some obstacle.

verb

  1. To make a tunnel through or under something; to burrow.
  2. To dig a tunnel.

Words that rhyme with tunnel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trunnelrunnelspinelfunnelgunnelbinalmultifunctionalspinelleminaulginnelquinoldunnell

Related words

burrowundergroundholediggatepassagewaycorridorharbour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tunnel"?▾

"Tunnel" has 2 syllables: tunn · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "tunnel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tunnel" is /ˈtʌn(ə)l/.

What does "tunnel" mean?▾

Tunnel: An underground or underwater passage.

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