How to pronounce encyclopedic
Say it like en-sy-kloh-PEE-duk. Encyclopedic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- en
- sy
- kloh
- PEE
- duk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encyclopedic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of encyclopedic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: en-sy-kloh-PEE-duk.
What does encyclopedic mean?
- Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.
- Relating to or containing descriptive information rather than only linguistic or lexical information; about facts and concepts, and not only a word or term; including proper names, biographical and geographical information and illustrations.
Where does encyclopedic come from?
From encyclopedia + -ic.
Questions about saying encyclopedic
How do you pronounce encyclopedic?
Say en-sy-kloh-PEE-duk. The American pronunciation is /ɛnsaɪkloʊˈpidək/. In British English it is /ɛnsaɪkləʊˈpiːdək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encyclopedic?
Encyclopedic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: en · sy · kloh · PEE · duk.
Is encyclopedic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛnsaɪkləʊˈpiːdək/ (en-sy-kloh-PEE-duk).