How to Pronounce Dichotomy

To pronounce "dichotomy", say DICH-ot-omy — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dichotomy”

"dichotomy" has 3 syllables: dich-ot-omy. It rhymes with scotomy and keratotomy, if that helps it stick.

What does dichotomy mean?

noun

  1. A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.
  2. Such a division involving apparently incompatible or opposite principles; a duality.

Synonyms

partitiontrichotomy

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Words that rhyme with dichotomy

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scotomykeratotomypallidotomymenotomy

Related words

divisiondividepartitionsplitschismdistinctiondifferencechapter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dichotomy"?▾

"Dichotomy" has 3 syllables: dich · ot · omy.

What is the IPA transcription of "dichotomy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dichotomy" is /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/.

What does "dichotomy" mean?▾

Dichotomy: A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

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