How to pronounce ectasia
Say it like ek-TAY-zyuh. Ectasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- ek
- TAY
- zyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ectasia 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ectasia
American and British speakers say ectasia in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈteɪzjə/ in the US and /ɛkˈteɪzjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-TAY-zyuh.
What does ectasia mean?
- Synonym of ectasis.
Questions about saying ectasia
How do you pronounce ectasia?
Say ek-TAY-zyuh. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈteɪzjə/. In British English it is /ɛkˈteɪzjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ectasia?
Ectasia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ek · TAY · zyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say ectasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈteɪzjə/ and the British form is /ɛkˈteɪzjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.