How to Pronounce Haruspices

To pronounce "haruspices", say HAR-usp-ic-es — 4 syllables, IPA /hæˈɹʊspɪsiːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/hæˈɹʊspɪsiːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “haruspices”

"haruspices" has 4 syllables: har-usp-ic-es. It rhymes with haruspice and varicous, if that helps it stick.

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

What does haruspices mean?

noun

  1. A soothsayer or priest in Ancient Rome (originally Etruscan) who practiced divination by inspecting entrails.

Words that rhyme with haruspices

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haruspicevaricousaruspicearuspices

Related words

etruscanharuspicyharrovianharbingersharappanhoroscopyharleianthaumaturgy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haruspices"?▾

"Haruspices" has 4 syllables: har · usp · ic · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "haruspices"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haruspices" is /hæˈɹʊspɪsiːz/.

What does "haruspices" mean?▾

Haruspices: A soothsayer or priest in Ancient Rome (originally Etruscan) who practiced divination by inspecting entrails.

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