How to Pronounce Myriad

To pronounce "myriad", say MYRIAD — one syllable, IPA /ˈmɪɹi.æd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈmɪɹi.æd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “myriad”

"myriad" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with period, if that helps it stick.

What does myriad mean?

noun

  1. Ten thousand; 10,000
  2. A countless number or multitude (of specified things)

    “Earth hosts a myriad of animals.”

adjective

  1. (modifying a singular noun) Multifaceted, having innumerable elements
  2. (modifying a plural noun) Great in number; innumerable, multitudinous

    “Earth hosts myriad animals.”

Words that rhyme with myriad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

period

Related words

multitudinousunnumerablecountlessinnumerousnumberlessinnumerableunnumberableinfinite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "myriad"?▾

"Myriad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "myriad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "myriad" is /ˈmɪɹi.æd/.

What does "myriad" mean?▾

Myriad: Ten thousand; 10,000

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