How to Pronounce Encyclopedia

To pronounce "encyclopedia", say ENCYCL-op-ed-ia — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪnˌsaɪkɫəˈpidiə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɪnˌsaɪkɫəˈpidiə/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɛnsˌaɪkləʊpˈiːdiə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “encyclopedia”

"encyclopedia" has 4 syllables: encycl-op-ed-ia. It rhymes with expedia and encyclopaedia, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: encyclopaedia — easy to mix up when writing.

What does encyclopedia mean?

noun

  1. A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

    “His life's work was a four-volume encyclopedia of aviation topics.”

  2. The circle of arts and sciences; a comprehensive summary of knowledge, or of a branch of knowledge.

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Words that rhyme with encyclopedia

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expediaencyclopaediamultimediaintermediamacromediatransmediaactmedia

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "encyclopedia"?▾

"Encyclopedia" has 4 syllables: encycl · op · ed · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "encyclopedia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "encyclopedia" is /ɪnˌsaɪkɫəˈpidiə/.

What does "encyclopedia" mean?▾

Encyclopedia: A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

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