How to Pronounce Plectrum

To pronounce "plectrum", say PLECTR-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈplɛk.tɹəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plectrum”

"plectrum" has 2 syllables: plectr-um. It rhymes with spectrum, if that helps it stick.

What does plectrum mean?

noun

  1. A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.
  2. A projection of bone or other stiff tissue, such as the ridges in some insects' stridulatory organs.

Synonyms

guitar pickpick

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Words that rhyme with plectrum

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spectrum

Related words

plectronpickplectrequillfescuepegboxpleytthumbpick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plectrum"?▾

"Plectrum" has 2 syllables: plectr · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "plectrum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plectrum" is /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/.

What does "plectrum" mean?▾

Plectrum: A small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc.

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