How to Pronounce Phylum

To pronounce "phylum", say PHYLUM — one syllable, IPA /ˈfaɪləm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈfaɪləm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “phylum”

"phylum" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with asylum and hilum, if that helps it stick.

What does phylum mean?

noun

  1. A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

    “Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.”

  2. A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with phylum

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asylumhilumxylem

Related words

chordatepenutiandivisionsubphylumvarietysuperphylumsubsectionsection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phylum"?▾

"Phylum" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "phylum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phylum" is /ˈfaɪləm/.

What does "phylum" mean?▾

Phylum: A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank

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