How to Pronounce Meniscus

To pronounce "meniscus", say MEN-isc-us — 3 syllables, IPA /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “meniscus”

"meniscus" has 3 syllables: men-isc-us. It rhymes with granicus and oniscus, if that helps it stick.

What does meniscus mean?

noun

  1. A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
  2. A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.

Words that rhyme with meniscus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

granicusoniscusspheniscus

Related words

semicrescentpeltalunulehosohedronroseheadmonocularsquirclereticulum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meniscus"?▾

"Meniscus" has 3 syllables: men · isc · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "meniscus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meniscus" is /mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/.

What does "meniscus" mean?▾

Meniscus: A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.

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