How to Pronounce Retiarius

To pronounce "retiarius", say RET-iar-ius — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛ.tɪˈɑː.ɹɪ.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɹɛ.tɪˈɑː.ɹɪ.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “retiarius”

"retiarius" has 3 syllables: ret-iar-ius.

What does retiarius mean?

noun

  1. A type of gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "retiarius"?▾

"Retiarius" has 3 syllables: ret · iar · ius.

What is the IPA transcription of "retiarius"?▾

The IPA transcription of "retiarius" is /ˌɹɛ.tɪˈɑː.ɹɪ.əs/.

What does "retiarius" mean?▾

Retiarius: A type of gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.

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