How to Pronounce Pelagic

To pronounce "pelagic", say PEL-ag-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈlædʒɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈlædʒɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pelagic”

"pelagic" has 3 syllables: pel-ag-ic. It rhymes with magic and tragic, if that helps it stick.

What does pelagic mean?

noun

  1. Any organism that lives in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.

adjective

  1. Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
  2. Of or pertaining to oceans.

Words that rhyme with pelagic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

magictragicmagickpajockmajiktadjikzajic

Related words

oceanicoceandeep-seadeep-waterocean-goingfree-swimmingheightupper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pelagic"?▾

"Pelagic" has 3 syllables: pel · ag · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "pelagic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pelagic" is /pəˈlædʒɪk/.

What does "pelagic" mean?▾

Pelagic: Any organism that lives in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.

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