How to Pronounce Ephemeral

To pronounce "ephemeral", say eph-EM-er-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈfɛmɝəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ephemeral

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈfɛmɝəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪfˈɛməɹəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ephemeral”

Break "ephemeral" into 4 beats and lean on "EM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with femoral, if that helps it stick.

What does ephemeral mean?

noun

  1. Something which lasts for a short period of time.

adjective

  1. Lasting for a short period of time.
  2. Existing for only one day, as with some flowers, insects, and diseases.

Synonyms

ephemeronevanescentfleetingmomentaryshortshort-livedtemporarytransitoryvolatile

Antonyms

eternaleverlastingpermanenttimeless

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Words that rhyme with ephemeral

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femoral

Related words

transitoryshort-livedtransientimpermanentfugacioustemporarypassingfleeting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ephemeral"?▾

"Ephemeral" has 4 syllables: eph · em · er · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "ephemeral"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ephemeral" is /ɪˈfɛmɝəɫ/.

What does "ephemeral" mean?▾

Ephemeral: Something which lasts for a short period of time.

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