How to Pronounce Billiards

To pronounce "billiards", say BILL-iards — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪlɪədz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈbɪlɪədz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “billiards”

"billiards" has 2 syllables: bill-iards.

What does billiards mean?

noun

  1. (games) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.
  2. (games) The collective noun for games played on a tabletop, usually with several balls, one or more of which is hit by a cue.

Synonyms

English billiards

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "billiards"?▾

"Billiards" has 2 syllables: bill · iards.

What is the IPA transcription of "billiards"?▾

The IPA transcription of "billiards" is /ˈbɪlɪədz/.

What does "billiards" mean?▾

Billiards: (games) A two-player cue sport played with two cue balls and one red ball, on a snooker sized table.

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