How to Pronounce Hieroglyphics

To pronounce "hieroglyphics", say HIER-oglyph-ics — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

HIER-oglyph-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “hieroglyphics”

"hieroglyphics" has 3 syllables: hier-oglyph-ics. It rhymes with specifics and scientifics, if that helps it stick.

What does hieroglyphics mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus
  2. Any symbol used in this system; a hieroglyph

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Words that rhyme with hieroglyphics

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specificsscientifics

Related words

hieroglyphhieroglyphicalglyphshieroglyphshieroglyphyhieroglyphickhierogrampictography

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hieroglyphics"?▾

"Hieroglyphics" has 3 syllables: hier · oglyph · ics.

What does "hieroglyphics" mean?▾

Hieroglyphics: (chiefly in the plural) a writing system of ancient Egypt, Minoans, Maya and other civilizations, using pictorial symbols to represent individual sounds as a rebus

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