How to Pronounce "encyclopedias"
word
ɪnˌsaɪkɫəˈpidiəz/, /ɪnˌsaɪkɫoʊˈpidiəz
in-SY-kluh-PEE-dee-uhz
ɛnsˌaɪkləʊpˈiːdiəz
en-SY-kluh-OH-PEE-dee-uhz
Definition
Books or digital collections that contain detailed information on many subjects, usually organized alphabetically. Used as reference to learn or check facts across different topics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˌsaɪkɫəˈpidiəz/, /ɪnˌsaɪkɫoʊˈpidiəz
British English
ɛnsˌaɪkləʊpˈiːdiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-SY-kluh-PEE-dee-uhz
UK
en-SY-kluh-OH-PEE-dee-uhz
Listen in Context
My school library has many encyclopedias.
We used encyclopedias to learn about animals.
Old encyclopedias are heavy and thick.
I found an old set of encyclopedias in my grandma’s attic.