How to pronounce ekphrasis
Say it like EK-fruh-sis. Ekphrasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- fruh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ekphrasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ekphrasis
American and British speakers say ekphrasis in essentially the same way: /ˈɛkfrəsɪs/ in the US and /ˈɛkfrəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-fruh-sis.
What does ekphrasis mean?
- A clear, intense, self-contained argument or verbal description of an object, especially of an artwork.
Questions about saying ekphrasis
How do you pronounce ekphrasis?
Say EK-fruh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkfrəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɛkfrəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ekphrasis?
Ekphrasis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · fruh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say ekphrasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛkfrəsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɛkfrəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.