How to pronounce priapic
Say it like pry-AP-ik. Priapic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP).
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- pry
- AP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priapic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- APSay 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 priapic
American and British speakers say priapic in essentially the same way: /praɪˈæpɪk/ in the US and /praɪˈæpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pry-AP-ik.
What does priapic mean?
- Phallic.
- In a state of penile erection.
- Excessively masculine; excessively concerned with masculinity.
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Questions about saying priapic
How do you pronounce priapic?
Say pry-AP-ik. The American pronunciation is /praɪˈæpɪk/. In British English it is /praɪˈæpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priapic?
Priapic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AP). Broken into parts: pry · AP · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say priapic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /praɪˈæpɪk/ and the British form is /praɪˈæpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.