How to pronounce ecthlipsis
Say it like ekth-LIP-sis. Ecthlipsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP).
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- ekth
- LIP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ecthlipsis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LIPSay 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 ecthlipsis
American and British speakers say ecthlipsis in essentially the same way: /ɛkθˈlɪpsɪs/ in the US and /ɛkθˈlɪpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ekth-LIP-sis.
What does ecthlipsis mean?
- The dropping out or suppression of a consonant from a word, with or without a vowel.
- In Latin, the elision of a final /m/, with the preceding vowel, before a word beginning with a vowel.
Words that rhyme with ecthlipsis
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Questions about saying ecthlipsis
How do you pronounce ecthlipsis?
Say ekth-LIP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ɛkθˈlɪpsɪs/. In British English it is /ɛkθˈlɪpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ecthlipsis?
Ecthlipsis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIP). Broken into parts: ekth · LIP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say ecthlipsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkθˈlɪpsɪs/ and the British form is /ɛkθˈlɪpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.