How to Pronounce Lectures

To pronounce "lectures", say LECT-ur-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈlɛkt͡ʃəz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lectures”

"lectures" has 3 syllables: lect-ur-es. It rhymes with conjectures and architectures, if that helps it stick.

What does lectures mean?

noun

  1. A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

    “During class today the professor delivered an interesting lecture.”

  2. (by extension) a class that primarily consists of a (weekly or other regularly held) lecture (as in sense 1) [usually at college or university]

    “Lecture notes are online.”

verb

  1. To teach (somebody) by giving a speech on a given topic.

    “The professor lectured to two classes this morning.”

  2. To preach, to berate, to scold.

    “Emily's father lectured her about the importance of being home before midnight.”

Words that rhyme with lectures

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conjecturesarchitectures

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lectures"?▾

"Lectures" has 3 syllables: lect · ur · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lectures"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lectures" is /ˈlɛkt͡ʃəz/.

What does "lectures" mean?▾

Lectures: A spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.

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