How to pronounce iconoclast
Say it like eye-KAH-nuh-klast. Iconoclast has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- eye
- KAH
- nuh
- klast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconoclast pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of iconoclast
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-KON-uh-klast.
What does iconoclast mean?
- One who opposes orthodoxy and religion; one who adheres to the doctrine of iconoclasm.
- One who attacks cherished beliefs; a maverick.
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Questions about saying iconoclast
How do you pronounce iconoclast?
Say eye-KAH-nuh-klast. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈkɑnəˌklæst/. In British English it is /aɪˈkɒnəˌklæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconoclast?
Iconoclast has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: eye · KAH · nuh · klast.
Is iconoclast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /aɪˈkɒnəˌklæst/ (eye-KON-uh-klast).