How to Pronounce Historian

To pronounce "historian", say HIST-or-ian — 3 syllables, IPA /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “historian”

"historian" has 3 syllables: hist-or-ian. It rhymes with praetorian and dorian, if that helps it stick.

What does historian mean?

noun

  1. A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.
  2. One who studies or researches history.

Words that rhyme with historian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

praetoriandorianmorionvaledictoriangregoriansalutatorianflorianlorean

Related words

historiographerhistoriographyhistoryhistoricalstorydatedpastaffair

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "historian"?▾

"Historian" has 3 syllables: hist · or · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "historian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "historian" is /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/.

What does "historian" mean?▾

Historian: A writer of history; a chronicler; an annalist.

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