How to Pronounce Simulacrum

To pronounce "simulacrum", say SIM-ul-acr-um — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “simulacrum”

"simulacrum" has 4 syllables: sim-ul-acr-um.

What does simulacrum mean?

noun

  1. An image or representation.

    “a simulacrum of a New York studio apartment”

  2. A faint trace or semblance.

    “a simulacrum of hope”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "simulacrum"?▾

"Simulacrum" has 4 syllables: sim · ul · acr · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "simulacrum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "simulacrum" is /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/.

What does "simulacrum" mean?▾

Simulacrum: An image or representation.

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