How to pronounce extispicy
Say it like ek-STIS-pih-see. Extispicy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS).
- ek
- STIS
- pih
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extispicy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of extispicy
American and British speakers say extispicy in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈstɪspɪsi/ in the US and /ɛkˈstɪspɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STIS-pih-see.
What does extispicy mean?
- Synonym of haruspicy: the study and divination by use of animal entrails, usually the victims of sacrifice.
- A specific instance of such divination.
Where does extispicy come from?
From Latin extispicium, from extispex (“diviner of entrails”) + -ium (forming abstract nouns).
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Questions about saying extispicy
How do you pronounce extispicy?
Say ek-STIS-pih-see. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈstɪspɪsi/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstɪspɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extispicy?
Extispicy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS). Broken into parts: ek · STIS · pih · see.
Do Americans and Brits say extispicy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈstɪspɪsi/ and the British form is /ɛkˈstɪspɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.