How to pronounce ithyphallic
Say it like ith-ih-FAL-ik. Ithyphallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAL).
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- ith
- ih
- FAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ithyphallic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ithyphallic
American and British speakers say ithyphallic in essentially the same way: /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ in the US and /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ith-ih-FAL-ik.
What does ithyphallic mean?
- Lascivious, obscene.
- Pertaining to a metrical combination of two trochees followed by one spondee.
- A poem or song in an ithyphallic metre.
- A lascivious or obscene poem or song.
Where does ithyphallic come from?
As regards the noun, compare Latin ithyphallicum (“poem with the same metre as the hymns to Priapus”).
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Words that rhyme with ithyphallic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ithyphallic.
Questions about saying ithyphallic
How do you pronounce ithyphallic?
Say ith-ih-FAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ithyphallic?
Ithyphallic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAL). Broken into parts: ith · ih · FAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say ithyphallic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.