English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Single Pronunciation
Single is pronounced SING-guhl, IPA /ˈsɪŋgəl/.
SING-guhl
US /ˈsɪŋgəl/ · UK /ˈsɪŋgəl/
Syllables: SING · guhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and noun: Only one, or not married.
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Single in a Sentence
- Not a single light was on in the street.
- She booked a single room for two nights.
- Their first single sold badly and the second did not.
Common Mispronunciations of Single
Not SIN-guhl
An ng sound carries the middle, made at the back of the mouth, and the g that follows it is sounded as well.
Not SY-nguhl
Two consonants after the vowel hold it short, so the opening is the i of sit.
Tip: Single, mingle and jingle all share that ng plus g in the middle.
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