How to Pronounce Asylum

To pronounce "asylum", say ASYL-um — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈsaɪləm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈsaɪləm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “asylum”

"asylum" has 2 syllables: asyl-um. It rhymes with hilum and phylum, if that helps it stick.

What does asylum mean?

noun

  1. A place of safety.
  2. The protection, physical and legal, afforded by such a place.

Synonyms

sanctuaryshelter

Words that rhyme with asylum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hilumphylumxylem

Related words

sanctuaryrefugesheltershelteringsheltered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asylum"?▾

"Asylum" has 2 syllables: asyl · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "asylum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asylum" is /əˈsaɪləm/.

What does "asylum" mean?▾

Asylum: A place of safety.

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