How to Pronounce Documentary

To pronounce "documentary", say DOC-um-ent-ary — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dˌɒkjuːmˈɛntəɹi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “documentary”

"documentary" has 4 syllables: doc-um-ent-ary. It rhymes with rudimentary and supplementary, if that helps it stick.

What does documentary mean?

noun

  1. A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

adjective

  1. Of, related to, or based on documents.
  2. Which serves to document (record and:or illustrate) a subject.

Antonyms

fiction

Words that rhyme with documentary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rudimentarysupplementarycomplimentaryveneryplenaryalimentarysedimentaryparliamentarytentorytestamentary

Related words

docudramainfotainmentdocumentalwrittenwritingarchivallibrarydocumentation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "documentary"?▾

"Documentary" has 4 syllables: doc · um · ent · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "documentary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "documentary" is /ˌdɑkjəˈmɛnɝi/.

What does "documentary" mean?▾

Documentary: A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

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