How to pronounce chiliastic
Say it like kil-ee-AS-tik. Chiliastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AS).
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- kil
- ee
- AS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiliastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chiliastic
American and British speakers say chiliastic in essentially the same way: /ˌkɪliˈæstɪk/ in the US and /ˌkɪliˈæstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kil-ee-AS-tik.
What does chiliastic mean?
- Pertaining to the religious doctrine of a thousand-year period of peace and prosperity.
Where does chiliastic come from?
From chiliast + -ic.
Words that rhyme with chiliastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chiliastic.
Questions about saying chiliastic
How do you pronounce chiliastic?
Say kil-ee-AS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɪliˈæstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkɪliˈæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiliastic?
Chiliastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AS). Broken into parts: kil · ee · AS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say chiliastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɪliˈæstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkɪliˈæstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.