How to pronounce bacchanalia
Say it like bak-uh-NAY-lyuh. Bacchanalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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- bak
- uh
- NAY
- lyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bacchanalia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bakGive 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.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bacchanalia
American and British speakers say bacchanalia in essentially the same way: /ˌbækəˈneɪljə/ in the US and /ˌbækəˈneɪljə/ in the UK.
British respelling: bak-uh-NAY-lyuh.
What does bacchanalia mean?
- Any wild, orgiastic party or celebration.
Where does bacchanalia come from?
From Bacchanalia.
Words that rhyme with bacchanalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bacchanalia.
Questions about saying bacchanalia
How do you pronounce bacchanalia?
Say bak-uh-NAY-lyuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌbækəˈneɪljə/. In British English it is /ˌbækəˈneɪljə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bacchanalia?
Bacchanalia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: bak · uh · NAY · lyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say bacchanalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbækəˈneɪljə/ and the British form is /ˌbækəˈneɪljə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.