How to pronounce ictus
Say it like IK-tus. Ictus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK).
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- IK
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ictus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ictus
American and British speakers say ictus in essentially the same way: /ˈɪktəs/ in the US and /ˈɪktəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: IK-tus.
What does ictus mean?
- The pulse.
- A sudden attack, blow, stroke, or seizure, as in a sunstroke, the sting of an insect, pulsation of an artery, etc.
- The stress of voice laid upon an accented syllable of a word. Compare arsis.
Where does ictus come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin ictus (“a blow”), from īco (“to hit, strike”).
Questions about saying ictus
How do you pronounce ictus?
Say IK-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪktəs/. In British English it is /ˈɪktəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ictus?
Ictus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK). Broken into parts: IK · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say ictus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪktəs/ and the British form is /ˈɪktəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.