How to pronounce pharaonic
Say it like fer-ay-AH-nik. Pharaonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- fer
- ay
- AH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharaonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ferGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pharaonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fair-ray-ON-ik.
What does pharaonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a pharaoh.
- Impressively large or luxurious.
- Tyrannical or brutally oppressive.
Where does pharaonic come from?
From Latin Pharaōn- (stem of Pharaō (“Pharaoh”)) + -ic, originally modeled on German pharaonisch.
Words that rhyme with pharaonic
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Questions about saying pharaonic
How do you pronounce pharaonic?
Say fer-ay-AH-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛreɪˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfɛəreɪˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharaonic?
Pharaonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: fer · ay · AH · nik.
Is pharaonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌfɛəreɪˈɒnɪk/ (fair-ray-ON-ik).