How to pronounce strophic
Say it like STROH-fik. Strophic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH).
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- STROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of strophic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STROH-fik.
What does strophic mean?
- Using or containing strophes.
- Of a song, composed so that every stanza is set to the same music.
Where does strophic come from?
From strophe + -ic.
Questions about saying strophic
How do you pronounce strophic?
Say STROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /ˈstroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /ˈstrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strophic?
Strophic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROH). Broken into parts: STROH · fik.
Is strophic 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 /ˈstrəʊfɪk/ (STROH-fik).