How to pronounce scacchic
Say it like SKAK-ik. Scacchic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAK).
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- SKAK
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scacchic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAKSay 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 scacchic
American and British speakers say scacchic in essentially the same way: /ˈskækɪk/ in the US and /ˈskækɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAK-ik.
What does scacchic mean?
- Of or relating to chess.
Where does scacchic come from?
From Italian scacchi (“chess”) + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of’ or ‘relating to’ forming adjectives).
Questions about saying scacchic
How do you pronounce scacchic?
Say SKAK-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈskækɪk/. In British English it is /ˈskækɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scacchic?
Scacchic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAK). Broken into parts: SKAK · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say scacchic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskækɪk/ and the British form is /ˈskækɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.