How to Pronounce Visionary

To pronounce "visionary", say VIS-ion-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “visionary”

"visionary" has 3 syllables: vis-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does visionary mean?

noun

  1. Someone who has visions; a seer
  2. An impractical dreamer

adjective

  1. Having vision or foresight
  2. Imaginary or illusory

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Words that rhyme with visionary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

seerutopianillusionistimpracticalairyvisionperceptiveidealistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "visionary"?▾

"Visionary" has 3 syllables: vis · ion · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "visionary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "visionary" is /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/.

What does "visionary" mean?▾

Visionary: Someone who has visions; a seer

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