How to Pronounce Papyri

To pronounce "papyri", say PAPYR-i — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈpaɪˌɹaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pəˈpaɪˌɹaɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “papyri”

"papyri" has 2 syllables: papyr-i. It rhymes with napery and mappery, if that helps it stick.

What does papyri mean?

noun

  1. (usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.
  2. (usually uncountable) A material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant.

Words that rhyme with papyri

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naperymappery

Related words

oxyrhynchusparchmentsmanuscriptscodicesincunabulahieroglyphsstelesugaritic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "papyri"?▾

"Papyri" has 2 syllables: papyr · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "papyri"?▾

The IPA transcription of "papyri" is /pəˈpaɪˌɹaɪ/.

What does "papyri" mean?▾

Papyri: (usually uncountable) A plant (Cyperus papyrus) in the sedge family, native to the Nile river valley.

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