How to Pronounce Disciplinarian

To pronounce "disciplinarian", say DISC-ipl-in-ar-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “disciplinarian”

"disciplinarian" has 5 syllables: disc-ipl-in-ar-ian. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.

What does disciplinarian mean?

noun

  1. One who exercises discipline.

    “He is the chief disciplinarian in the school.”

  2. (by extension) One who believes in discipline as a tool for regulation or control.

adjective

  1. Relating to discipline.

Words that rhyme with disciplinarian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

utilitarianauthoritarianbarbarianagrariansectariancontrarianegalitarianproletarianhumanitariancarrioncentenarianoctogenarian

Related words

martinetmoralistdisciplinistdisciplinantdisciplerprecisiandrillmasterchastener

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "disciplinarian"?▾

"Disciplinarian" has 5 syllables: disc · ipl · in · ar · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "disciplinarian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "disciplinarian" is /dɪsɪplɪˈnɛəɹɪən/.

What does "disciplinarian" mean?▾

Disciplinarian: One who exercises discipline.

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