How to pronounce "singular"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "singular"

Learn how to break down "singular" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

sin-gu-lar
3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/
/ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S IH1 NG G Y AH0 L ER0
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "singular"

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/

Noun

  • (grammar) A form of a word that refers to only one person or thing.
    Antonyms: plural
  • That which is not general; a specific determinate instance.

Adjective

  • Being only one of a larger population.
    Example: "A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon."
    Synonyms: individual
    Antonyms: general
  • Being the only one of the kind; unique.
    Example: "She has a singular personality."
    Synonyms: unique
  • Distinguished by superiority: peerless, unmatched, eminent, exceptional, extraordinary.
    Example: "a man of singular gravity or attainments"
    Synonyms: exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable
  • Out of the ordinary; curious.
    Example: "It was very singular; I don't know why he did it."
    Synonyms: curious, eccentric, funny, odd, peculiar
  • (grammar) Referring to only one thing or person.
    Antonyms: plural
  • (of matrix) Having no inverse.
    Synonyms: non-invertible
    Antonyms: invertible, non-singular
  • (of transformation) Having the property that the matrix of coefficients of the new variables has a determinant equal to zero.
  • (of a cardinal number) Not equal to its own cofinality.
  • Each; individual.
    Example: "to convey several parcels of land, all and singular"
  • Engaged in by only one on a side; single.

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