How to pronounce messianic
Say it like mes-ee-AN-ik. Messianic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN).
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- mes
- ee
- AN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Messianic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay 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 messianic
American and British speakers say messianic in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/ in the US and /ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mes-ee-AN-ik.
What does messianic mean?
- Of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah.
- Of, relating to, or resembling messianism.
Where does messianic come from?
From Messiah + -n- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with messianic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of messianic.
Questions about saying messianic
How do you pronounce messianic?
Say mes-ee-AN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in messianic?
Messianic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AN). Broken into parts: mes · ee · AN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say messianic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/ and the British form is /ˌmɛsiˈænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.