How to pronounce eclipsed
Say it like ih-KLIPST. Eclipsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIPST).
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- ih
- KLIPST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclipsed 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.
- KLIPSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eclipsed
American and British speakers say eclipsed in essentially the same way: /ɪˈklɪpst/ in the US and /ɪˈklɪpst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KLIPST.
What does eclipsed mean?
- simple past and past participle of eclipse How to pronounce eclipse
- With its disc sable (or, modernly, of another specified tincture).
Questions about saying eclipsed
How do you pronounce eclipsed?
Say ih-KLIPST. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɪpst/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɪpst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclipsed?
Eclipsed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIPST). Broken into parts: ih · KLIPST.
Do Americans and Brits say eclipsed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈklɪpst/ and the British form is /ɪˈklɪpst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.