How to Pronounce Illiteracy

To pronounce "illiteracy", say ILL-it-er-acy — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈlɪt(ʃ)ɹəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪˈlɪt(ʃ)ɹəsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “illiteracy”

"illiteracy" has 4 syllables: ill-it-er-acy. It rhymes with literacy, if that helps it stick.

What does illiteracy mean?

noun

  1. The inability to read and write.

    “Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country.”

  2. The portion of a population unable to read and write, generally given as a percentage.

Synonyms

analphabetism

Antonyms

literacy

Words that rhyme with illiteracy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

literacy

Related words

illiterateignorantignoranceblindnessdyslexiabriefingliteracyunletteredness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illiteracy"?▾

"Illiteracy" has 4 syllables: ill · it · er · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "illiteracy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "illiteracy" is /ɪˈlɪt(ʃ)ɹəsi/.

What does "illiteracy" mean?▾

Illiteracy: The inability to read and write.

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