How to pronounce ecliptic
Say it like ih-KLIP-tik. Ecliptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP).
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- ih
- KLIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecliptic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ecliptic
American and British speakers say ecliptic in essentially the same way: /ɪˈklɪptɪk/ in the US and /ɪˈklɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-KLIP-tik.
What does ecliptic mean?
- The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth.
- The plane in which this great circle lies.
- A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
- Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic.
Where does ecliptic come from?
Borrowed from Latin eclīptica.
Words that rhyme with ecliptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecliptic.
Questions about saying ecliptic
How do you pronounce ecliptic?
Say ih-KLIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈklɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈklɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecliptic?
Ecliptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIP). Broken into parts: ih · KLIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say ecliptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈklɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˈklɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.