How to Pronounce Peculiarity

To pronounce "peculiarity", say PEC-ul-iar-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “peculiarity”

"peculiarity" has 4 syllables: pec-ul-iar-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does peculiarity 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.

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Words that rhyme with peculiarity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclarityparityfamiliaritysincerityceleritydexterityseverityausterity

Related words

raritycuriospecialnessdistinctivenessoddityoddmentcuriosityspecialty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peculiarity"?▾

"Peculiarity" has 4 syllables: pec · ul · iar · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "peculiarity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peculiarity" is /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/.

What does "peculiarity" mean?▾

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

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