How to Pronounce Labyrinth

To pronounce "labyrinth", say LABYR-inth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɫæbɝˌɪnθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɫæbɝˌɪnθ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈæbəɹˌɪnθ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “labyrinth”

"labyrinth" has 2 syllables: labyr-inth. It rhymes with plinth and synth, if that helps it stick.

What does labyrinth mean?

noun

  1. A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
  2. Part of the inner ear.

verb

  1. To enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth.
  2. To arrange in the form of a labyrinth.

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Words that rhyme with labyrinth

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plinthsynthcynthhyacinth

Related words

mazejunglerishitanglewarrencatacombnetworkweb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "labyrinth"?▾

"Labyrinth" has 2 syllables: labyr · inth.

What is the IPA transcription of "labyrinth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "labyrinth" is /ˈɫæbɝˌɪnθ/.

What does "labyrinth" mean?▾

Labyrinth: A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.

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