How to pronounce echoic
Say it like ih-KOH-ik. Echoic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- ih
- KOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Echoic 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.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of echoic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-KOH-ik.
What does echoic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an echo
- resembling a sound
- imitative of a sound
Where does echoic come from?
From echo + -ic.
Words that rhyme with echoic
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Questions about saying echoic
How do you pronounce echoic?
Say ih-KOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈkoʊɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈkəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in echoic?
Echoic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: ih · KOH · ik.
Is echoic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪˈkəʊɪk/ (ih-KOH-ik).