How to pronounce stoic
Say it like STOH-ik. Stoic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stoic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-ik.
What does stoic mean?
- Proponent of stoicism, a school of thought, from in 300 B.C.E. up to about the time of Marcus Aurelius, who holds that by cultivating an understanding of the logos, or natural law, one can be free of suffering.
- A person indifferent to pleasure or pain.
- Of or relating to the Stoics or their ideas.
- Not affected by pain or distress.
- Not displaying any external signs of being affected by pain or distress.
Words that rhyme with stoic
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Questions about saying stoic
How do you pronounce stoic?
Say STOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊɪk/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoic?
Stoic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ik.
Is stoic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈstəʊɪk/ (STOH-ik).