How to pronounce encyclopedia
Say it like in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-uh. Encyclopedia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- in
- sy
- kluh
- PEE
- dee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclopedia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclopedia
American and British speakers say encyclopedia in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiə/ in the US and /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-uh.
What does encyclopedia mean?
- a reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty
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Questions about saying encyclopedia
How do you pronounce encyclopedia?
Say in-sy-kluh-PEE-dee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiə/. In British English it is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclopedia?
Encyclopedia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: in · sy · kluh · PEE · dee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say encyclopedia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpidiə/ and the British form is /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as encyclopedia?
Encyclopedia sounds the same as encyclopaedia in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.