How to Pronounce Dystopia

To pronounce "dystopia", say DYSTOP-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dystopia”

"dystopia" has 2 syllables: dystop-ia.

What does dystopia mean?

noun

  1. A vision of a future that is a corrupted (usually beyond recognition) utopian society.
  2. A miserable, dysfunctional state or society that has a very poor standard of living.

Synonyms

ectopiaectopyheterotopiamalpositionanti-utopiacacotopiakakotopia

Antonyms

utopia

Related words

canthaldystopianismutopianismanarchotopiautopianizationutopianutopismameritopia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dystopia"?▾

"Dystopia" has 2 syllables: dystop · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "dystopia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dystopia" is /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/.

What does "dystopia" mean?▾

Dystopia: A vision of a future that is a corrupted (usually beyond recognition) utopian society.

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