How to pronounce ecclesiastic
Say it like ih-klee-zee-AS-tik. Ecclesiastic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AS).
- ih
- klee
- zee
- AS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecclesiastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep 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 ecclesiastic
American and British speakers say ecclesiastic in essentially the same way: /ɪˌkliziˈæstɪk/ in the US and /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-klee-zee-AS-tik.
What does ecclesiastic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.
- A cleric, especially one in a Christian church.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- churchical
- churchlike
- ecclesial
- cleric
- churchman
- divine
- ecclesiastical
Words that rhyme with ecclesiastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecclesiastic.
Questions about saying ecclesiastic
How do you pronounce ecclesiastic?
Say ih-klee-zee-AS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌkliziˈæstɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecclesiastic?
Ecclesiastic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AS). Broken into parts: ih · klee · zee · AS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say ecclesiastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˌkliziˈæstɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.