How to Pronounce Lapidary

To pronounce "lapidary", say LAP-id-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

LAP-id-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “lapidary”

"lapidary" has 3 syllables: lap-id-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

Words that rhyme with lapidary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

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How many syllables are in "lapidary"?▾

"Lapidary" has 3 syllables: lap · id · ary.

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