How to pronounce enclitic
Say it like in-KLIT-ik. Enclitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIT).
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- in
- KLIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enclitic 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.
- KLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enclitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-KLIT-ik.
What does enclitic mean?
- A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.“The English possessive 's is an enclitic.”
- Affixed phonetically.
Words that rhyme with enclitic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enclitic.
Questions about saying enclitic
How do you pronounce enclitic?
Say in-KLIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enclitic?
Enclitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLIT). Broken into parts: in · KLIT · ik.
Is enclitic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ (in-KLIT-ik).