How to Pronounce Bibliography

To pronounce "bibliography", say BIBL-iogr-aphy — 3 syllables, IPA /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bibliography”

"bibliography" has 3 syllables: bibl-iogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

What does bibliography mean?

noun

  1. A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.
  2. A list of books or documents relevant to a particular subject or author.

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Words that rhyme with bibliography

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pornographytopographygeographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypographyphotography

Related words

annotatedcataloguingliteratureglossaryreferencebookscontentsabbate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bibliography"?▾

"Bibliography" has 3 syllables: bibl · iogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "bibliography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bibliography" is /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/.

What does "bibliography" mean?▾

Bibliography: A section of a written work containing citations, not quotations, to all the books referred to in the work.

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