How to pronounce ecce
Say it like EK-see. Ecce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ecce
American and British speakers say ecce in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksi/ in the US and /ˈɛksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-see.
What does ecce mean?
- an interjection used to draw attention to something or someone; behold!
Where does ecce come from?
Borrowed from Latin ecce.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ecce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecce.
Questions about saying ecce
How do you pronounce ecce?
Say EK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksi/. In British English it is /ˈɛksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecce?
Ecce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say ecce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksi/ and the British form is /ˈɛksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.