How to pronounce stenopaeic
Say it like sten-uh-PEE-ik. Stenopaeic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
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- sten
- uh
- PEE
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenopaeic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stenGive 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stenopaeic
American and British speakers say stenopaeic in essentially the same way: /ˌstɛnəˈpiɪk/ in the US and /ˌstɛnəˈpiːɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sten-uh-PEE-ik.
What does stenopaeic mean?
- Pertaining to a narrow opening or slit in an opaque barrier that restricts the light which reaches the eye.
Words that rhyme with stenopaeic
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Questions about saying stenopaeic
How do you pronounce stenopaeic?
Say sten-uh-PEE-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌstɛnəˈpiɪk/. In British English it is /ˌstɛnəˈpiːɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenopaeic?
Stenopaeic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: sten · uh · PEE · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say stenopaeic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstɛnəˈpiɪk/ and the British form is /ˌstɛnəˈpiːɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.