How to pronounce stygian
Say it like STIJ-ee-un. Stygian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIJ).
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- STIJ
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stygian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stygian
American and British speakers say stygian in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪdʒiən/ in the US and /ˈstɪdʒiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIJ-ee-un.
What does stygian mean?
- Alternative form of Stygian (“of or relating to the river Styx”).
- Infernal or hellish.
- Dark and gloomy.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying stygian
How do you pronounce stygian?
Say STIJ-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪdʒiən/. In British English it is /ˈstɪdʒiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stygian?
Stygian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIJ). Broken into parts: STIJ · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say stygian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪdʒiən/ and the British form is /ˈstɪdʒiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.