How to Pronounce Society

"Society" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /səˈsaɪəti/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

7

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/səˈsaɪəti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/səsˈaɪəti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “society

"society" has 4 syllables: society.

What does society mean?

noun

  1. A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
  2. A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

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How do you pronounce "society"?

"Society" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /səˈsaɪəti/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "society"?

"Society" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "society"?

The IPA transcription of "society" is /səˈsaɪəti/.

What does "society" mean?

Society: A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

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