How to Pronounce Peculiar

To pronounce "peculiar", say pec-UL-iar — 3 syllables, IPA /pəkˈjuɫjɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəkˈjuɫjɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɪkjˈuːliə/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “peculiar”

Break "peculiar" into 3 beats and lean on "UL" — that's the stressed one.

What does peculiar mean?

noun

  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
  2. (canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.

adjective

  1. Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

    “It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.”

  2. Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    “Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia.”

Synonyms

oddstrangeuncommonunusualspecific

Antonyms

commongeneraluniversalmediocreordinary

Related words

strangeoddunusualsingularspecialparticularfunnyspecific

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peculiar"?▾

"Peculiar" has 3 syllables: pec · ul · iar.

What is the IPA transcription of "peculiar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peculiar" is /pəkˈjuɫjɝ/.

What does "peculiar" mean?▾

Peculiar: That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

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