How to Pronounce Vegetarian

To pronounce "vegetarian", say VEG-et-ar-ian — 4 syllables, IPA /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vegetarian”

"vegetarian" has 4 syllables: veg-et-ar-ian. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.

What does vegetarian mean?

noun

  1. A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products.
  2. An animal that eats only plants; a herbivore.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians (in all senses).
  2. Without meat.

Synonyms

herbivore (standard term)Pythagorean

Words that rhyme with vegetarian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

utilitarianauthoritarianbarbarianagrariansectariancontrarianegalitarianproletariandisciplinarianhumanitariancarrioncentenarian

Related words

veganvegetationveterinarianchairamadanstudiolactoovo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vegetarian"?▾

"Vegetarian" has 4 syllables: veg · et · ar · ian.

What is the IPA transcription of "vegetarian"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vegetarian" is /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/.

What does "vegetarian" mean?▾

Vegetarian: A person who does not eat animal flesh, or, in some cases, use any animal products.

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