How to pronounce enclisis
Say it like in-KLIS-is. Enclisis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIS).
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- in
- KLIS
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enclisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enclisis
American and British speakers say enclisis in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈklɪsɪs/ in the US and /ɪnˈklɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KLIS-is.
What does enclisis mean?
- The use of enclitics in the syntax of a language.
Words that rhyme with enclisis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enclisis.
Questions about saying enclisis
How do you pronounce enclisis?
Say in-KLIS-is. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈklɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈklɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enclisis?
Enclisis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIS). Broken into parts: in · KLIS · is.
Do Americans and Brits say enclisis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈklɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ɪnˈklɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.