How to Pronounce Utilitarian

To pronounce "utilitarian", say UT-il-it-ar-ian — 5 syllables, IPA /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “utilitarian”

"utilitarian" has 5 syllables: ut-il-it-ar-ian. It rhymes with authoritarian and barbarian, if that helps it stick.

What does utilitarian mean?

noun

  1. Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to utility
  2. Pertaining to utilitarianism

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Words that rhyme with utilitarian

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authoritarianbarbarianagrariansectariancontrarianegalitarianproletariandisciplinarianhumanitariancarrioncentenarianoctogenarian

Related words

functionalutileusefulpracticalmaterialisticcommercialcrasslyheavy-duty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "utilitarian"?▾

"Utilitarian" has 5 syllables: ut · il · it · ar · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "utilitarian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "utilitarian" is /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛːɹi.ən/.

What does "utilitarian" mean?▾

Utilitarian: Someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism.

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