How to Pronounce Symposium

To pronounce "symposium", say SYMPOS-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “symposium”

"symposium" has 2 syllables: sympos-ium.

What does symposium mean?

noun

  1. A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.
  2. A drinking party in Ancient Greece, especially one with intellectual discussion.

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Related words

seminarconferencecongressforummeetingconsortiumcolloquiumworkshop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "symposium"?▾

"Symposium" has 2 syllables: sympos · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "symposium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "symposium" is /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/.

What does "symposium" mean?▾

Symposium: A conference or other meeting for discussion of a topic, especially one in which the participants make presentations.

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