How to pronounce ekpyrotic
Say it like ek-py-ROT-ik. Ekpyrotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROT).
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- ek
- py
- ROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ekpyrotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROTSay 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 ekpyrotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ek-py-ROT-ik.
What does ekpyrotic mean?
- Used in the names "ekpyrotic universe" or "ekpyrotic scenario", coined specifically to name this theory.
- Relating to the ekpyrotic scenario, e.g. ekpyrotic cosmology.
Words that rhyme with ekpyrotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ekpyrotic.
Questions about saying ekpyrotic
How do you pronounce ekpyrotic?
Say ek-py-ROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkpaɪˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛkpaɪˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ekpyrotic?
Ekpyrotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROT). Broken into parts: ek · py · ROT · ik.
Is ekpyrotic 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 /ˌɛkpaɪˈrɒtɪk/ (ek-py-ROT-ik).