How to Pronounce Thaumatrope

To pronounce "thaumatrope", say THAUM-atr-op-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

THAUM-atr-op-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “thaumatrope”

"thaumatrope" has 4 syllables: thaum-atr-op-e. It rhymes with chromatrope, if that helps it stick.

What does thaumatrope mean?

noun

  1. A toy made of a card with an image on each side; when twirled, the images combine.
  2. A zoetrope.

Words that rhyme with thaumatrope

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chromatrope

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thaumatrope"?▾

"Thaumatrope" has 4 syllables: thaum · atr · op · e.

What does "thaumatrope" mean?▾

Thaumatrope: A toy made of a card with an image on each side; when twirled, the images combine.

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