How to pronounce singles
Say it like SING-gulz. Singles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- gulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of singles
American and British speakers say singles in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-gulz.
What does singles mean?
- badminton played with one person on each side
- tennis played with one person on each side
Words that rhyme with singles
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of singles.
Questions about saying singles
How do you pronounce singles?
Say SING-gulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singles?
Singles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · gulz.
Do Americans and Brits say singles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.