How to Pronounce Rudimentary

To pronounce "rudimentary", say RUD-im-ent-ary — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rudimentary”

"rudimentary" has 4 syllables: rud-im-ent-ary. It rhymes with supplementary and complimentary, if that helps it stick.

What does rudimentary mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) One of the rudimentary mammae of boars.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to one or more rudiments.

    “I have only a rudimentary grasp of chemistry.”

  2. Basic; minimal; with less than, or only the minimum, necessary.

    “His grasp of rudimentary English allowed him at least to do the shopping.”

Words that rhyme with rudimentary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

supplementarycomplimentaryalimentarysedimentaryparliamentarytentorydocumentarytestamentary

Related words

uncompleteincompletebasicundevelopedfundamentalunderlyingvestigiallow-tech

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rudimentary"?▾

"Rudimentary" has 4 syllables: rud · im · ent · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "rudimentary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rudimentary" is /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/.

What does "rudimentary" mean?▾

Rudimentary: (usually in the plural) One of the rudimentary mammae of boars.

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