How to pronounce ekphrastic
Say it like ek-FRAS-tik. Ekphrastic 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
Ekphrastic 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 ekphrastic mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to ekphrasis; clear, lucid.
Words that rhyme with ekphrastic
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Questions about saying ekphrastic
How do you pronounce ekphrastic?
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 ekphrastic?
Ekphrastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAS). Broken into parts: ek · FRAS · tik.