How to pronounce orgiastic
Say it like or-jee-AS-tik. Orgiastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AS).
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- or
- jee
- AS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orgiastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ASSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of orgiastic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-jee-AS-tik.
What does orgiastic mean?
- Relating to an orgy; uncontrolled, wild.
Words that rhyme with orgiastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orgiastic.
Questions about saying orgiastic
How do you pronounce orgiastic?
Say or-jee-AS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrdʒiˈæstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːdʒiˈæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orgiastic?
Orgiastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AS). Broken into parts: or · jee · AS · tik.
Is orgiastic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːdʒiˈæstɪk/ (aw-jee-AS-tik).