How to pronounce pyrrhic
Say it like PIR-ik. Pyrrhic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrrhic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrrhic
American and British speakers say pyrrhic in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪrɪk/ in the US and /ˈpɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIR-ik.
What does pyrrhic mean?
- An Ancient Greek war dance.
- A metric foot with two short or unaccented syllables.
- Of or characterized by pyrrhics (metrical feet with two short syllables).
- Relating to Pyrrhus, a Macedonian king, or some of his costly victories he had while fighting Rome.
Words that rhyme with pyrrhic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pyrrhic.
Questions about saying pyrrhic
How do you pronounce pyrrhic?
Say PIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrrhic?
Pyrrhic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say pyrrhic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.