How to pronounce dactylic
Say it like dak-TIL-ik. Dactylic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- dak
- TIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dactylic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dactylic
American and British speakers say dactylic in essentially the same way: /dækˈtɪlɪk/ in the US and /dækˈtɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dak-TIL-ik.
What does dactylic mean?
- of or consisting of dactyls.
- a dactylic verse.
Where does dactylic come from?
From dactyl + -ic.
Words that rhyme with dactylic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dactylic.
Questions about saying dactylic
How do you pronounce dactylic?
Say dak-TIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /dækˈtɪlɪk/. In British English it is /dækˈtɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dactylic?
Dactylic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: dak · TIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say dactylic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dækˈtɪlɪk/ and the British form is /dækˈtɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.