To pronounce "society", say SOC-iety — 2 syllables, IPA /səˈsaɪəti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/səˈsaɪəti/
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/səsˈaɪəti/
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"society" has 2 syllables: soc-iety. It rhymes with anxiety and propriety, if that helps it stick.
noun
“This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.”
“It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Society" has 2 syllables: soc · iety.
The IPA transcription of "society" is /səˈsaɪəti/.
Society: A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
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