How to pronounce acatalectic
Say it like ay-kat-uh-LEK-tik. Acatalectic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK).
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- ay
- kat
- uh
- LEK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acatalectic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- katGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acatalectic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-kat-uh-LEK-tik.
What does acatalectic mean?
- Designating a line of verse having the required number of syllables in the last foot
- A verse which has the complete number of feet and syllables
Words that rhyme with acatalectic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acatalectic.
Questions about saying acatalectic
How do you pronounce acatalectic?
Say ay-kat-uh-LEK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌkætəˈlɛktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪˌkætəˈlɛktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acatalectic?
Acatalectic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LEK). Broken into parts: ay · kat · uh · LEK · tik.
Is acatalectic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌeɪˌkætəˈlɛktɪk/ (ay-kat-uh-LEK-tik).