How to Pronounce Women

To pronounce "women", say WOM-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈwɪmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “women”

"women" has 2 syllables: wom-en. It rhymes with limon and gentlewomen, if that helps it stick.

What does women mean?

noun

  1. An adult female human.
  2. (collective) All females collectively; womankind.

Synonyms

femalelady

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Words that rhyme with women

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limongentlewomensaleswomencongresswomencouncilwomenspokeswomensuperwomensimmonshimmindimon

Related words

femalefemalesfemmesmujereswivesgalsgirlsdames

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "women"?▾

"Women" has 2 syllables: wom · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "women"?▾

The IPA transcription of "women" is /ˈwɪmən/.

What does "women" mean?▾

Women: An adult female human.

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