How to Pronounce Reliquary

To pronounce "reliquary", say REL-iq-uary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reliquary”

"reliquary" has 3 syllables: rel-iq-uary.

What does reliquary mean?

noun

  1. A container to hold or display religious relics.
  2. An object that sustains the memory of past people or events.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reliquary"?▾

"Reliquary" has 3 syllables: rel · iq · uary.

What is the IPA transcription of "reliquary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reliquary" is /ˈɹɛlɪkwəɹi/.

What does "reliquary" mean?▾

Reliquary: A container to hold or display religious relics.

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