How to Pronounce Dictionaries

To pronounce "dictionaries", say DICT-ion-ar-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “dictionaries”

"dictionaries" has 4 syllables: dict-ion-ar-ies. It rhymes with contemporaries and luminaries, if that helps it stick.

What does dictionaries mean?

noun

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.
(preceded by the) A synchronic dictionary of a standardised language held to only contain words that are properly part of the language.

verb

To look up in a dictionary.
To add to a dictionary.

Synonyms

wordbook

Words that rhyme with dictionaries

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contemporaries luminaries adversaries mercenaries emissaries caries aries canaries beneficiaries intermediaries libraries primaries

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How many syllables are in "dictionaries"?▾

"Dictionaries" has 4 syllables: dict · ion · ar · ies.

What does "dictionaries" mean?▾

Dictionaries: A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

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