How to Pronounce Plenary

To pronounce "plenary", say PLEN-ary — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpliːnəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpliːnəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plenary”

"plenary" has 2 syllables: plen-ary. It rhymes with supplementary and venery, if that helps it stick.

What does plenary mean?

noun

  1. Plenary session

    “After lunch, we will all be in the main auditorium listening to the plenary.”

  2. (pedagogy) Part of a lesson, usually at or towards the end, designed to review or evaluate the learning that has taken place.

adjective

  1. Fully attended; for everyone's attendance.
  2. Complete; full; entire; absolute.

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Words that rhyme with plenary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

supplementaryveneryscenerymachinerygreeneryparliamentarydocumentaryfitzhenryheneryhenriemcenery

Related words

comprehensivemeetingvotesessionparliamenttotalpublicassembly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plenary"?▾

"Plenary" has 2 syllables: plen · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "plenary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plenary" is /ˈpliːnəɹi/.

What does "plenary" mean?▾

Plenary: Plenary session

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