How to pronounce phallic
Say it like FAL-ik. Phallic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL).
- FAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phallic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 phallic
American and British speakers say phallic in essentially the same way: /ˈfælɪk/ in the US and /ˈfælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAL-ik.
What does phallic mean?
- relating to a phallus especially as an embodiment of generative power“a phallic cult”“phallic worship”
- resembling or being a phallus“a phallic symbol”“phallic eroticism”
Words that rhyme with phallic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phallic.
Questions about saying phallic
How do you pronounce phallic?
Say FAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfælɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phallic?
Phallic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAL). Broken into parts: FAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say phallic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfælɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.