How to pronounce phenakistoscope
Say it like fen-uh-KIS-tuh-skohp. Phenakistoscope has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KIS).
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- fen
- uh
- KIS
- tuh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phenakistoscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of phenakistoscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fen-uh-KIS-tuh-skohp.
What does phenakistoscope mean?
- An early animation device consisting of a disc or drum which rotated, showing successive images through slits, often via a mirror, thus producing the illusion of motion.
Questions about saying phenakistoscope
How do you pronounce phenakistoscope?
Say fen-uh-KIS-tuh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛnəˈkɪstəskoʊp/. In British English it is /ˌfɛnəˈkɪstəskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phenakistoscope?
Phenakistoscope has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KIS). Broken into parts: fen · uh · KIS · tuh · skohp.
Is phenakistoscope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfɛnəˈkɪstəskəʊp/ (fen-uh-KIS-tuh-skohp).