How to pronounce eclipsis
Say it like ih-KLIP-sis. Eclipsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP).
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- ih
- KLIP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclipsis 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.
- KLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eclipsis
American and British speakers say eclipsis in essentially the same way: /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/ in the US and /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KLIP-sis.
What does eclipsis mean?
- A line or dash used to show that text has been omitted.
- A mutation of the initial sound of a word by which voiceless sounds become voiced, voiced stops become nasal consonants, and vowels acquire a prothetic nasal consonant: see Appendix:Irish mutations#Eclipsis.
Words that rhyme with eclipsis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eclipsis.
Questions about saying eclipsis
How do you pronounce eclipsis?
Say ih-KLIP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclipsis?
Eclipsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP). Broken into parts: ih · KLIP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say eclipsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/ and the British form is /ɪˈklɪpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.