hieroglyph meaning
UK US /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪf/ 3 syllables
hieroglyph (noun): writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible).
hieroglyph has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
hieroglyph as a noun
- writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
Synonyms: hieroglyphic
Type of: writing
Related forms: hieroglyphical
- a writing system using picture symbols; used in ancient Egypt
Synonyms: hieroglyphic
Type of: orthography
Kinds: hieratic
Related forms: hieroglyphical
How to pronounce hieroglyph
hieroglyph is pronounced /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪf/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with hieroglyph
Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in PH · 10-letter words
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