How to Pronounce Testimony

To pronounce "testimony", say TEST-im-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛstɪməni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈtɛstɪməni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “testimony”

"testimony" has 3 syllables: test-im-ony. It rhymes with phony and stony, if that helps it stick.

What does testimony mean?

noun

  1. Statements made by a witness in court.
  2. An account of first-hand experience.

Synonyms

deposition

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Words that rhyme with testimony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonyceremonymatrimonysanctimonyphoneybonybaloney

Related words

testimonialaffidavittestifywitnesseyewitnessoathattestationcertification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "testimony"?▾

"Testimony" has 3 syllables: test · im · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "testimony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "testimony" is /ˈtɛstɪməni/.

What does "testimony" mean?▾

Testimony: Statements made by a witness in court.

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