How to Pronounce Necropolis

To pronounce "necropolis", say NECR-op-ol-is — 4 syllables, IPA /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “necropolis”

"necropolis" has 4 syllables: necr-op-ol-is. It rhymes with acropolis and alexopoulos, if that helps it stick.

What does necropolis mean?

noun

  1. A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.
  2. An ancient site used for burying the dead, particularly if consisting of elaborate grave monuments.

Synonyms

necropole

Words that rhyme with necropolis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acropolisalexopoulosantonopouloschristopoulosdemopouloseliopoulosfotopoulosgeorgopoulosheliopolismegalopolismetropolismicropolis

Related words

cemeterygraveyardcatacombcemetarycyte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "necropolis"?▾

"Necropolis" has 4 syllables: necr · op · ol · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "necropolis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "necropolis" is /nɛˈkɹɒplɪs/.

What does "necropolis" mean?▾

Necropolis: A cemetery; especially a large one in or near a city.

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