How to pronounce periphrastic
Say it like per-uh-FRAS-tik. Periphrastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAS).
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- per
- uh
- FRAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periphrastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRASSay 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 periphrastic
American and British speakers say periphrastic in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/ in the US and /ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: per-ih-FRAS-tik.
What does periphrastic mean?
- Expressed in more words than are necessary.“He wrote a periphrastic love letter to his wife to patch up their relationship.”
- Indirect in naming an entity; circumlocutory.
- Characterized by periphrasis.““The daughter of the man” may be used as a periphrastic synonym for “the man’s daughter”.”
Words that rhyme with periphrastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of periphrastic.
Questions about saying periphrastic
How do you pronounce periphrastic?
Say per-uh-FRAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periphrastic?
Periphrastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAS). Broken into parts: per · uh · FRAS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say periphrastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrəˈfræstɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpɛrɪˈfræstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.