How to pronounce gelastic
Say it like juh-LAS-tik. Gelastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS).
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US American/dʒəˈlæstɪk/juh-LAS-tik
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- juh
- LAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does gelastic mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to laughter, used in laughing, or to be the subject of laughter.
- Relating to a particularly severe form of epileptic fit, in which there is a sudden burst of energy.
Words that rhyme with gelastic
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Questions about saying gelastic
How do you pronounce gelastic?
Say juh-LAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈlæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelastic?
Gelastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAS). Broken into parts: juh · LAS · tik.