How to Pronounce Sinecure

To pronounce "sinecure", say SIN-ec-ur-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sinecure”

"sinecure" has 4 syllables: sin-ec-ur-e.

What does sinecure mean?

noun

  1. A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.
  2. An ecclesiastical benefice without the care of souls.

verb

  1. To put or place in a sinecure.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sinecure"?▾

"Sinecure" has 4 syllables: sin · ec · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sinecure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sinecure" is /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/.

What does "sinecure" mean?▾

Sinecure: A position that requires no work but still gives an ample payment; a cushy job.

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