How to Pronounce Personae

To pronounce "personae", say PERS-on-ae — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌpɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “personae”

"personae" has 3 syllables: pers-on-ae. It rhymes with varrone and cedrone, if that helps it stick.

What does personae mean?

noun

  1. A social role.
  2. A character played by an actor.

Words that rhyme with personae

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

varronecedronepedoneverdone

Related words

arbitrarypersonpersonalsuspectpersonatespersonagepersonagespersonate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "personae"?▾

"Personae" has 3 syllables: pers · on · ae.

What is the IPA transcription of "personae"?▾

The IPA transcription of "personae" is /ˌpɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊni/.

What does "personae" mean?▾

Personae: A social role.

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