How to Pronounce Gregarious

To pronounce "gregarious", say GREG-ar-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡɹəˈɡɛɹiəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɡɹəˈɡɛɹiəs/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɡɹɛɡˈeəɹɪəs/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “gregarious”

"gregarious" has 3 syllables: greg-ar-ious. It rhymes with precarious and nefarious, if that helps it stick.

What does gregarious mean?

adjective

(of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
Of animals that travel in herds or packs.

Synonyms

outgoing sociable social

Antonyms

ungregarious nongregarious

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Words that rhyme with gregarious

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precarious nefarious various vicarious carious scarious terreous hilarious ferreous aquarius marius

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gregarious"?▾

"Gregarious" has 3 syllables: greg · ar · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "gregarious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gregarious" is /ɡɹəˈɡɛɹiəs/.

What does "gregarious" mean?▾

Gregarious: (of a person) Describing one who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.

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