How to Pronounce Peculiarities

To pronounce "peculiarities", say PEC-ul-iar-it-ies — 5 syllables, IPA /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪtiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪtiz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peculiarities”

"peculiarities" has 5 syllables: pec-ul-iar-it-ies. It rhymes with disparities and verities, if that helps it stick.

What does peculiarities mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

    “The peculiarity of meeting six people on a usually deserted trail only struck me later on.”

  2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.

Words that rhyme with peculiarities

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparitiesveritiessimilaritiesirregularitiescharitiesraritiesparitiesunfamiliarities

Related words

attributescharacteristicscircumstancesdetailsdifferencesdistinctionsfeatureshallmarks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peculiarities"?▾

"Peculiarities" has 5 syllables: pec · ul · iar · it · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "peculiarities"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peculiarities" is /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪtiz/.

What does "peculiarities" mean?▾

Peculiarities: The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

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