How to pronounce eldritch
Say it like EL-drich. Eldritch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- drich
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eldritch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- drichKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eldritch
American and British speakers say eldritch in essentially the same way: /ˈɛldrɪtʃ/ in the US and /ˈɛldrɪtʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-drich.
What does eldritch mean?
- Unearthly, supernatural, eerie, preternatural.
Where does eldritch come from?
From the earlier form elritch, of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying eldritch
How do you pronounce eldritch?
Say EL-drich. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldrɪtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɛldrɪtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eldritch?
Eldritch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · drich.
Do Americans and Brits say eldritch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛldrɪtʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɛldrɪtʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.