How to pronounce eisteddfodic
Say it like eye-steth-VOD-ik. Eisteddfodic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOD).
- eye
- steth
- VOD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eisteddfodic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- stethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- VODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eisteddfodic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-steth-VOD-ik.
What does eisteddfodic mean?
- Relating to an eisteddfod.
Where does eisteddfodic come from?
From eisteddfod + -ic.
Words that rhyme with eisteddfodic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eisteddfodic.
Questions about saying eisteddfodic
How do you pronounce eisteddfodic?
Say eye-steth-VOD-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɑdɪk/. In British English it is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eisteddfodic?
Eisteddfodic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOD). Broken into parts: eye · steth · VOD · ik.
Is eisteddfodic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌaɪstɛðˈvɒdɪk/ (eye-steth-VOD-ik).