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How to pronounce 'similar' in American English

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Pronunciation of "similar"

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Simple pronunciation
sih-muh-ler
IPA transcription
/ˈsɪ.mə.lɚ/
Word frequency
577th

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What does "similar" mean?

  1. having qualities in common or nearly the same as another person or thing

Examples of "similar" in a sentence

  • The two houses look similar from the outside.
  • I have a similar shirt in a different color.
  • She purchased a necklace similar to mine.

How common is "similar"?

Similar is the 577th most common word in English.

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