How to pronounce periphrastically
Say it like per-ih-FRAS-tih-klee. Periphrastically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAS).
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- per
- ih
- FRAS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periphrastically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of periphrastically
American and British speakers say periphrastically in essentially the same way: /pɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/ in the US and /pɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: per-ih-FRAS-tih-klee.
What does periphrastically mean?
- With circumlocution or periphrasis.
Where does periphrastically come from?
From periphrastic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with periphrastically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of periphrastically.
Questions about saying periphrastically
How do you pronounce periphrastically?
Say per-ih-FRAS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /pɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/. In British English it is /pɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periphrastically?
Periphrastically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FRAS). Broken into parts: per · ih · FRAS · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say periphrastically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/ and the British form is /pɛrɪˈfræstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.