How to Pronounce Eleemosynary

To pronounce "eleemosynary", say EL-eem-osyn-ary — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛl.ɪ.iːˈmɒ.sɪ.nə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɛl.ɪ.iːˈmɒ.sɪ.nə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eleemosynary”

"eleemosynary" has 4 syllables: el-eem-osyn-ary.

What does eleemosynary mean?

noun

  1. A beggar

adjective

  1. Relating to charity, alms, or almsgiving.
  2. Given in charity or alms; having the nature of alms

Synonyms

charitable

Related words

philanthropiccharitablebeneficentbenevolenteleemosynousalethiologicalphilomathicotherish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eleemosynary"?▾

"Eleemosynary" has 4 syllables: el · eem · osyn · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "eleemosynary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eleemosynary" is /ˌɛl.ɪ.iːˈmɒ.sɪ.nə.ɹi/.

What does "eleemosynary" mean?▾

Eleemosynary: A beggar

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