How to pronounce brachysyllabic
Say it like brak-ee-sih-LAB-ik. Brachysyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB).
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- brak
- ee
- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brachysyllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brachysyllabic
American and British speakers say brachysyllabic in essentially the same way: /ˌbrækisɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /ˌbrækisɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: brak-ee-sih-LAB-ik.
What does brachysyllabic mean?
- Having few syllables.
Where does brachysyllabic come from?
From brachy- + syllabic.
Questions about saying brachysyllabic
How do you pronounce brachysyllabic?
Say brak-ee-sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbrækisɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbrækisɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brachysyllabic?
Brachysyllabic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAB). Broken into parts: brak · ee · sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say brachysyllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbrækisɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /ˌbrækisɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.