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How to pronounce pharisaic

Say it like FER-ih-say-yik. Pharisaic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).

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US American/ˈfɛrɪˌseɪjɪk/FER-ih-say-yik
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • FER
  • ih
  • say
  • yik
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Pharisaic pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  4. yikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

What does pharisaic mean?

adjective
  1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
  2. Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning.
  3. Self-righteous.

Questions about saying pharisaic

How do you pronounce pharisaic?

Say FER-ih-say-yik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrɪˌseɪjɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in pharisaic?

Pharisaic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ih · say · yik.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).