How to Pronounce Syllabary

To pronounce "syllabary", say SYLLAB-ary — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪˈlæbəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/sɪˈlæbəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “syllabary”

"syllabary" has 2 syllables: syllab-ary.

What does syllabary mean?

noun

  1. A table or list of syllabic letters or syllables
  2. A writing system where each character represents a complete syllable

    “It shouldn't be hard to come up with a musical syllabary in which pitches code for vowels and timbres code for consonants.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "syllabary"?▾

"Syllabary" has 2 syllables: syllab · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "syllabary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "syllabary" is /sɪˈlæbəɹi/.

What does "syllabary" mean?▾

Syllabary: A table or list of syllabic letters or syllables

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