How to pronounce bacchius
Say it like BAK-ee-us. Bacchius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bacchius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bacchius
American and British speakers say bacchius in essentially the same way: /ˈbækiəs/ in the US and /ˈbækiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-ee-us.
What does bacchius mean?
- A metrical foot composed of a short syllable and two long ones; according to some, two long and a short.
Where does bacchius come from?
So called because used in hymns to Bacchus.
Questions about saying bacchius
How do you pronounce bacchius?
Say BAK-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækiəs/. In British English it is /ˈbækiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bacchius?
Bacchius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say bacchius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækiəs/ and the British form is /ˈbækiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.