How to Pronounce Pedantry

To pronounce "pedantry", say PED-antry — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pedantry”

"pedantry" has 2 syllables: ped-antry.

What does pedantry mean?

noun

  1. An excessive attention to detail or rules.
  2. An overly ambitious display of learning.

Related words

overparticularityovercarefulnessoverinsistenceovertechnicalityoverdiligenceoverneatnessoverstudiousnessoverrefinement

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How many syllables are in "pedantry"?▾

"Pedantry" has 2 syllables: ped · antry.

What is the IPA transcription of "pedantry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pedantry" is /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/.

What does "pedantry" mean?▾

Pedantry: An excessive attention to detail or rules.

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