How to Pronounce Antediluvian

To pronounce "antediluvian", say ANT-ed-il-uv-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “antediluvian”

"antediluvian" has 5 syllables: ant-ed-il-uv-ian.

What does antediluvian mean?

noun

  1. One who lived prior to Noah's Flood.

adjective

  1. Ancient or antiquated.
  2. Extremely dated.

    “Those ideas are antediluvian.”

Synonyms

antediluvialoldprehistoricdatedold-fashionedpreflood

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Related words

antiquatedoldantediluvialarchaicantedeluvianpostdiluvialprehistoricpre-abrahamic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antediluvian"?▾

"Antediluvian" has 5 syllables: ant · ed · il · uv · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "antediluvian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "antediluvian" is /ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪən/.

What does "antediluvian" mean?▾

Antediluvian: One who lived prior to Noah's Flood.

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