How to Pronounce Urinary

To pronounce "urinary", say UR-in-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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UR-in-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “urinary”

"urinary" has 3 syllables: ur-in-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does urinary mean?

noun

  1. A urinary device or fixture: a urinal.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to urine, its production, function, or excretion.
  2. Of or relating to the organs involved in the formation and excretion of urine.

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Words that rhyme with urinary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

urinalysisurineurologybladderurinationplanttractuncontrolled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "urinary"?▾

"Urinary" has 3 syllables: ur · in · ary.

What does "urinary" mean?▾

Urinary: A urinary device or fixture: a urinal.

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