How to Pronounce Idiosyncrasies

To pronounce "idiosyncrasies", say ID-iosyncr-as-ies — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsis/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsis/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “idiosyncrasies”

"idiosyncrasies" has 4 syllables: id-iosyncr-as-ies. It rhymes with seize and appease, if that helps it stick.

What does idiosyncrasies mean?

noun

  1. A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
  2. A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.

Synonyms

eccentricityfoiblehabitmannerismoddityquirkvagary

Words that rhyme with idiosyncrasies

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seizeappeaseexpertiseuneaserepriseeasewheezesqueezeteasechemisecheesebreeze

Related words

characteristicsfeatureshabitsmannerismsparticularitiespatternspeculiaritiesquirks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "idiosyncrasies"?▾

"Idiosyncrasies" has 4 syllables: id · iosyncr · as · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "idiosyncrasies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "idiosyncrasies" is /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsis/.

What does "idiosyncrasies" mean?▾

Idiosyncrasies: A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.

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