How to Pronounce Verbatim

To pronounce "verbatim", say VERB-at-im — 3 syllables, IPA /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “verbatim”

"verbatim" has 3 syllables: verb-at-im. It rhymes with datum and ultimatum, if that helps it stick.

What does verbatim mean?

noun

  1. A word-for-word report of a speech.

adjective

  1. (of a document) Corresponding with the original word for word.

    “Date unknown: Joint Committee on Printing Congress of the United States, General Statement of Procedure for Verbatim Reporting of Proceedings in Senate Chamber, page five:”

  2. (of a person) Able to take down a speech word for word, especially in shorthand.

adverb

  1. Word for word; in exactly the same words as were used originally.

    “I have copied his speech verbatim, so this is exactly what he said, word for word.”

  2. Orally; verbally.

Synonyms

to the letterword for wordby heartin so many wordswordmeal

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Words that rhyme with verbatim

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

datumultimatumtatumsense-datum

Related words

exactdirectliterallyword-for-wordliteraltextuallytextualword

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "verbatim"?▾

"Verbatim" has 3 syllables: verb · at · im.

What is the IPA transcription of "verbatim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "verbatim" is /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/.

What does "verbatim" mean?▾

Verbatim: A word-for-word report of a speech.

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