How to Pronounce Cinnabar

To pronounce "cinnabar", say CINN-ab-ar — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cinnabar”

"cinnabar" has 3 syllables: cinn-ab-ar. It rhymes with char and bar, if that helps it stick.

What does cinnabar mean?

noun

  1. A deep red mineral, mercuric sulfide, HgS; the principal ore of mercury; such ore used as the pigment vermilion.
  2. A bright red colour tinted with orange.

adjective

  1. Of a bright red colour tinted with orange.

Synonyms

cinnabar mothæthiops mineral

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Words that rhyme with cinnabar

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charbarreservoirbizarreavatarsubparseminarrepertoiresparlodestarcommissartar

Related words

cinnamonvermilionminiummetacinnabar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cinnabar"?▾

"Cinnabar" has 3 syllables: cinn · ab · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "cinnabar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cinnabar" is /ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)/.

What does "cinnabar" mean?▾

Cinnabar: A deep red mineral, mercuric sulfide, HgS; the principal ore of mercury; such ore used as the pigment vermilion.

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