How to Pronounce Alchemy

To pronounce "alchemy", say ALCH-emy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈælkəmi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈælkəmi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “alchemy”

"alchemy" has 2 syllables: alch-emy.

What does alchemy mean?

noun

  1. The ancient search for a universal panacea, and of the philosopher's stone, that eventually developed into chemistry.
  2. The causing of any sort of mysterious sudden transmutation.

Related words

chemistrytransmutationconnectionmagicchymistryhermeticismsorceryoccultism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alchemy"?▾

"Alchemy" has 2 syllables: alch · emy.

What is the IPA transcription of "alchemy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "alchemy" is /ˈælkəmi/.

What does "alchemy" mean?▾

Alchemy: The ancient search for a universal panacea, and of the philosopher's stone, that eventually developed into chemistry.

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