How to pronounce idyllic
Say it like eye-DIL-ik. Idyllic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIL).
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- eye
- DIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idyllic 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.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of idyllic
American and British speakers say idyllic in essentially the same way: /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ in the US and /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-DIL-ik.
What does idyllic mean?
- Of or pertaining to idylls.
- Extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
- An idyllic state or situation. (A substantive use of the adjective)
Where does idyllic come from?
From idyll + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with idyllic
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Questions about saying idyllic
How do you pronounce idyllic?
Say eye-DIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈdɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idyllic?
Idyllic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIL). Broken into parts: eye · DIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say idyllic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˈdɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.