How to Pronounce Character

To pronounce "character", say CHAR-act-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɛɹɪktɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈæɹɪktɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “character”

Break "character" into 3 beats and lean on "CHAR" — that's the stressed one.

What does character mean?

noun

  1. A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
  2. A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; nature; phene.

verb

  1. To write (using characters); to describe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "character"?▾

To pronounce "character", say CHAR-act-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "character"?▾

"Character" has 3 syllables: char · act · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "character"?▾

The IPA transcription of "character" is /ˈkɛɹɪktɝ/.

What does "character" mean?▾

Character: A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.

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