How To Pronounce Single
single
In British English, single is pronounced /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈsɪ̃ŋ.ɡl̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/.
Single has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Single has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Single
Questions About Single
How do you pronounce single in British English?
In British English, single is pronounced /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈsɪ̃ŋ.ɡl̩].
How do you pronounce single in American English?
In American English, single is pronounced /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/.
How many syllables are in single?
Single has two syllables, /sɪŋ/ + /ɡəl/.
Where is the stress in single?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /sɪŋ/.
Do British and American English pronounce single the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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