How to Pronounce Satyr

To pronounce "satyr", say SATYR — one syllable, IPA /ˈsæt.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsæt.ə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “satyr”

"satyr" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with atter and catarrh, if that helps it stick.

What does satyr mean?

noun

  1. A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.
  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Faunis.

noun

  1. A sylvan deity or demigod, male companion of Pan or Dionysus, represented as part man and part goat, and characterized by riotous merriment and lasciviousness, sometimes pictured with a perpetual erection.
  2. (by extension) A lecherous man.

Synonyms

satyr

Words that rhyme with satyr

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attercatarrhflatour

Related words

lecherfauncapripedesatyrepaniscsylvansatyressaegipan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "satyr"?▾

"Satyr" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "satyr"?▾

The IPA transcription of "satyr" is /ˈsæt.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "satyr" mean?▾

Satyr: A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.

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