English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Similar Pronunciation
Similar is pronounced SI-muh-ler, IPA /ˈsɪməlɝ/.
SI-muh-ler
US /ˈsɪməlɝ/ · UK /ˈsɪmɪlə/
Syllables: SI · muh · ler (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Alike without being the same.
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Similar in a Sentence
- The two houses are similar inside.
- We had a similar problem last winter.
- Her handwriting is similar to her mother's.
Common Mispronunciations of Similar
Not si-MI-ler
Similar is loud at the front, which is surprising for a word that looks so much like familiar.
Not SIM-ler
Three beats are needed here, so the muh in the middle cannot be dropped.
Tip: Similar and simpler get mixed up by ear, although similar holds no p at all.
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