How to Pronounce Culinary

To pronounce "culinary", say CUL-in-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “culinary”

"culinary" has 3 syllables: cul-in-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does culinary mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.

    “Her culinary skills were excellent.”

  2. Of or relating to a kitchen.

Synonyms

cookingmagiricmagiristicmagirological

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Words that rhyme with culinary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

gastronomycuisinecookingkitchenrestaurantdiningcateringfood

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "culinary"?▾

"Culinary" has 3 syllables: cul · in · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "culinary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "culinary" is /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/.

What does "culinary" mean?▾

Culinary: Relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking.

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