# cymbal, symbol

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈsɪmbəl/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### cymbal
*/ˈsɪmbəl/*
A concave plate of metal, usually brass or bronze, that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck: played either in pairs, by striking them together, or singly by striking with a drumstick or the like.

### symbol
*/ˈsɪmbəl/*
A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/cymbal