How to pronounce caryatid
Say it like ker-ee-AT-id. Caryatid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT).
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US American/ˌkɛriˈætɪd/ker-ee-AT-id
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ker
- ee
- AT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caryatid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does caryatid mean?
noun
- A sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
Questions about saying caryatid
How do you pronounce caryatid?
Say ker-ee-AT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛriˈætɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caryatid?
Caryatid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT). Broken into parts: ker · ee · AT · id.