How many syllables are in “sing”?

“Sing” has 1 syllable: sing.

What is the IPA for “sing”?

The American English IPA transcription of “sing” is sɪŋ.

How can I practice pronouncing “sing”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce sing

/sɪŋ/sing1 syllable

“sing” rests on a consonant that's easy to swap for a near neighbour. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/s/as in see
Tongue tip near gum ridge, narrow airstream, no voice.
/ɪ/as in kit
Short and lax. Keep the tongue lower and more relaxed than 'iy' (sheep).
/ŋ/as in sing
Back of the tongue blocks the airflow, voicing through the nose. Don't add a final /g/.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “sing” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “sing”?: “Sing” has 1 syllable: sing.
What is the IPA for “sing”?: The American English IPA transcription of “sing” is sɪŋ.
How can I practice pronouncing “sing”?: Press play to hear “sing” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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