English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Symbol Pronunciation
Symbol is pronounced SIM-buhl, IPA /ˈsɪmbəl/.
SIM-buhl
US /ˈsɪmbəl/ · UK /ˈsɪmbəl/
Syllables: SIM · buhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A mark, sign, or object that stands for something else.
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Symbol in a Sentence
- The dove is a symbol of peace.
- Type the pound symbol before the number.
- Each element has a one or two letter symbol.
Common Mispronunciations of Symbol
Not SY-muhl
Clip the y to the short i of swim, and keep the b audible before the l.
Not sim-BOHL
Weight sits on SIM, and the ending holds only a weak uh with no round oh.
Tip: Symbol and cymbal are said identically, which is why the word for the drum kit piece is so often misspelled.
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