How to Pronounce Dromedary

To pronounce "dromedary", say DROM-ed-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /-mə-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/-mə-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dromedary”

"dromedary" has 3 syllables: drom-ed-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does dromedary mean?

noun

  1. The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).
  2. Any swift riding camel.

Synonyms

Arabian camelSomali cameldromedariandromedary camel

Words that rhyme with dromedary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

camelhumpedhumpwartyhumpsdromedariandeloul

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dromedary"?▾

"Dromedary" has 3 syllables: drom · ed · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "dromedary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dromedary" is /-mə-/.

What does "dromedary" mean?▾

Dromedary: The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

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