How to pronounce singular
Say it like SING-ghyuh-ler. Singular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- ghyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singular 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.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of singular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SING-ghyuu-luh.
What does singular mean?
- unusual or striking“a remarkable sight”“such poise is singular in one so young”
- beyond or deviating from the usual or expected“a curious hybrid accent”“her speech has a funny twang”
- being a single and separate person or thing“can the singular person be understood apart from his culture?”“every fact in the world might be singular...unlike any other fact and sole of its kind”
- the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton
Where does singular come from?
From Middle English singuler, from Old French, from Latin singulāris (“alone of its kind”), from Latin singulus (“single”).
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Questions about saying singular
How do you pronounce singular?
Say SING-ghyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singular?
Singular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · ghyuh · ler.
Is singular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ (SING-ghyuu-luh).