How to Pronounce Bacchanalia

To pronounce "bacchanalia", say BACCH-an-al-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbæk.əˈnɑː.lɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌbæk.əˈnɑː.lɪə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bacchanalia”

"bacchanalia" has 4 syllables: bacch-an-al-ia. It rhymes with regalia and paraphernalia, if that helps it stick.

What does bacchanalia mean?

noun

  1. Any wild, orgiastic party or celebration.

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Words that rhyme with bacchanalia

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regaliaparaphernaliathaliaaustraliaazalealaliaqualia

Related words

orgybacchanaldionysiasaturnaliadebaucherydebauchriotorgies

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bacchanalia"?▾

"Bacchanalia" has 4 syllables: bacch · an · al · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "bacchanalia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bacchanalia" is /ˌbæk.əˈnɑː.lɪə/.

What does "bacchanalia" mean?▾

Bacchanalia: Any wild, orgiastic party or celebration.

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