How to Pronounce Chemistry

To pronounce "chemistry", say CHEM-istry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɛməstɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkɛməstɹi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈɛmɪstɹi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “chemistry”

"chemistry" has 2 syllables: chem-istry. It rhymes with biochemistry and geochemistry, if that helps it stick.

What does chemistry mean?

noun

  1. The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.
  2. An application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance.

Words that rhyme with chemistry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biochemistrygeochemistry

Related words

chemalchemychemicalchemicalschemistphysicscompositionaffinity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chemistry"?▾

"Chemistry" has 2 syllables: chem · istry.

What is the IPA transcription of "chemistry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chemistry" is /ˈkɛməstɹi/.

What does "chemistry" mean?▾

Chemistry: The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

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