How to pronounce sapphic
Say it like SAF-ik. Sapphic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAF).
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- SAF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAFSay 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 sapphic
American and British speakers say sapphic in essentially the same way: /ˈsæfɪk/ in the US and /ˈsæfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAF-ik.
What does sapphic mean?
- Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.
- Alternative letter-case form of Sapphic.
Where does sapphic come from?
From Sapphic.
Words that rhyme with sapphic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapphic.
- traffic
- graphic
- geographic
- demographic
- photographic
- pornographic
- holographic
- topographic
- ethnographic
- hydrographic
Questions about saying sapphic
How do you pronounce sapphic?
Say SAF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæfɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsæfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapphic?
Sapphic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAF). Broken into parts: SAF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say sapphic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæfɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsæfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.