How to Pronounce Vocals

To pronounce "vocals", say VOC-als — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈvəʊkəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈvəʊkəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vocals”

"vocals" has 2 syllables: voc-als. It rhymes with yokels and locals, if that helps it stick.

What does vocals mean?

noun

  1. A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic; distinguished from a subvocal, and a nonvocal
  2. (Roman Catholic Church) A man who has a right to vote in certain elections.

noun

  1. The words of a song together with other sounds sung by a vocalist

Words that rhyme with vocals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yokelslocals

Related words

voicedspokencommunicatoryoutspokencommunicativeloudsunglyrics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vocals"?▾

"Vocals" has 2 syllables: voc · als.

What is the IPA transcription of "vocals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vocals" is /ˈvəʊkəlz/.

What does "vocals" mean?▾

Vocals: A vocal sound; specifically, a purely vocal element of speech, unmodified except by resonance; a vowel or a diphthong; a tonic element; a tonic; distinguished from a subvocal, and a nonvocal

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