How to Pronounce Idiosyncratic

To pronounce "idiosyncratic", say ID-iosyncr-at-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ID-iosyncr-at-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “idiosyncratic”

"idiosyncratic" has 4 syllables: id-iosyncr-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does idiosyncratic mean?

adjective

Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

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Words that rhyme with idiosyncratic

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enigmatic pragmatic erratic ecstatic emblematic axiomatic emphatic static melodramatic dogmatic autocratic problematic

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How many syllables are in "idiosyncratic"?▾

"Idiosyncratic" has 4 syllables: id · iosyncr · at · ic.

What does "idiosyncratic" mean?▾

Idiosyncratic: Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

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