How to pronounce iconoclastic
Say it like eye-kuh-nuh-KLAS-tik. Iconoclastic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KLAS).
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US American/ˌaɪkənəˈklæstɪk/eye-kuh-nuh-KLAS-tik
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- eye
- kuh
- nuh
- KLAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconoclastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLASSay 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 iconoclastic mean?
adjective
- Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.“Many of Thomas Hardy's works were considered iconoclastic in his day.”
- Synonym of iconoclast.
Where does iconoclastic come from?
From iconoclast + -ic.
Words that rhyme with iconoclastic
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Questions about saying iconoclastic
How do you pronounce iconoclastic?
Say eye-kuh-nuh-KLAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪkənəˈklæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconoclastic?
Iconoclastic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KLAS). Broken into parts: eye · kuh · nuh · KLAS · tik.