How to Pronounce Pharaoh

To pronounce "pharaoh", say PHAR-aoh — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛəɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɛəɹəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pharaoh”

"pharaoh" has 2 syllables: phar-aoh. It rhymes with marrow and narrow, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: faro, pharoah, fero — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pharaoh mean?

noun

  1. The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the 'king' in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty
  2. The card game faro.

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Words that rhyme with pharaoh

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

marrownarrowbarrowbolerosparrowaerofaroarrowwheelbarrowranchero

Related words

pharaonichophranechorulersovereignmonarchkingemperor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pharaoh"?▾

"Pharaoh" has 2 syllables: phar · aoh.

What is the IPA transcription of "pharaoh"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pharaoh" is /ˈfɛəɹəʊ/.

What does "pharaoh" mean?▾

Pharaoh: The supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt; a formal address for the sovereign seat of power as personified by the 'king' in an institutional role of Horus son of Osiris; often used by metonymy for Ancient Egyptian sovereignty

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