How to Pronounce Phylacteries

To pronounce "phylacteries", say PHYLACT-er-ies — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PHYLACT-er-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “phylacteries”

"phylacteries" has 3 syllables: phylact-er-ies.

What does phylacteries mean?

noun

  1. Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.
  2. A case in which (Christian) relics were preserved.

Synonyms

tefillabanderolespeech scroll

Related words

phylaephylarchtefillinphariseesreliquariesholinessesamuletictalismans

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How many syllables are in "phylacteries"?▾

"Phylacteries" has 3 syllables: phylact · er · ies.

What does "phylacteries" mean?▾

Phylacteries: Either of the two small leather cases, containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men at morning prayer; the tefilla.

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