How to pronounce ecphrastic
Say it like ek-FRAS-tik. Ecphrastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAS).
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US American/ɛkˈfræstɪk/ek-FRAS-tik
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- ek
- FRAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecphrastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FRASSay 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.
What does ecphrastic mean?
adjective
- Alternative spelling of ekphrastic.
Words that rhyme with ecphrastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecphrastic.
Questions about saying ecphrastic
How do you pronounce ecphrastic?
Say ek-FRAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈfræstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecphrastic?
Ecphrastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAS). Broken into parts: ek · FRAS · tik.