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

  1. writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)

    Synonyms: hieroglyphic

    Type of: writing

    Related forms: hieroglyphical

  2. 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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