How to pronounce asyndetic
Say it like as-in-DET-ik. Asyndetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DET).
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US American/ˌæsɪnˈdɛtɪk/as-in-DET-ik
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- as
- in
- DET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asyndetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does asyndetic mean?
adjective
- Of, related to, or characterized by asyndeton, lacking conjunctions or purposefully omitting conjunctions.
- Of, related to, or characterized by asyndesis: demonstrating an inability or diminished capacity to order thought or speech.
Where does asyndetic come from?
From asyndeton + -ic.
Words that rhyme with asyndetic
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Questions about saying asyndetic
How do you pronounce asyndetic?
Say as-in-DET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsɪnˈdɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asyndetic?
Asyndetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DET). Broken into parts: as · in · DET · ik.