American English

How to pronounce singular

adjective · nounB1Common word
SIHNGgyuhler

/ˈsɪŋ.gjə.lɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Used for one person or thing, not two or more.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Used for one person or thing, not two or more.

“Apple” is a singular noun.

The singular subject takes “is” here.

Common phrases & grammar

singular noun · singular form · singular subject · first-person singular

singular + noun

subject + be + singular

noun

The form of a word used for one person or thing.

The singular of “mice” is “mouse.”

In this sentence, “car” is in the singular.

Common phrases & grammar

the singular of a word

the singular of + noun

in the singular

adjectiveformalless common

Very unusual or special, or different from others in a noticeable way.

She made a singular contribution to the project.

His singular talent made him easy to recognize.

Common phrases & grammar

singular achievement · singular talent

a singular + noun

singular + noun