How to pronounce pharisaical
Say it like far-ih-SAY-kul. Pharisaical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- far
- ih
- SAY
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharisaical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- farKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pharisaical
American and British speakers say pharisaical in essentially the same way: /færɪˈseɪkəl/ in the US and /færɪˈseɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: far-ih-SAY-kul.
What does pharisaical mean?
- Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
- Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning; self-righteous, hypocritical.
Where does pharisaical come from?
From Late Latin Pharisaicus + -al.
Questions about saying pharisaical
How do you pronounce pharisaical?
Say far-ih-SAY-kul. The American pronunciation is /færɪˈseɪkəl/. In British English it is /færɪˈseɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharisaical?
Pharisaical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: far · ih · SAY · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say pharisaical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /færɪˈseɪkəl/ and the British form is /færɪˈseɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.