How to Pronounce Histories

To pronounce "histories", say HIST-or-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HIST-or-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “histories”

"histories" has 3 syllables: hist-or-ies. It rhymes with mysteries, if that helps it stick.

What does histories mean?

noun

  1. The aggregate of past events.

    “History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes.”

  2. The branch of knowledge that studies the past; the assessment of notable events.

    “He teaches history at the university.   History will not look kindly on these tyrants.   He dreams of an invention that will make history.”

verb

  1. To narrate or record.

Synonyms

backgroundpastlogmedical historyaccountchroniclestorytale

Words that rhyme with histories

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mysteries

Related words

accountsanecdotesantecedentsbackgroundbackgroundsbiologicalcaptionscycles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "histories"?▾

"Histories" has 3 syllables: hist · or · ies.

What does "histories" mean?▾

Histories: The aggregate of past events.

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