How to pronounce sycophantic
Say it like sik-uh-FAN-tik. Sycophantic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAN).
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US American/ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/sik-uh-FAN-tik
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- sik
- uh
- FAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sycophantic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does sycophantic mean?
adjective
- Excessively eager to please, especially for personal gain; obsequious, flattering.
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Questions about saying sycophantic
How do you pronounce sycophantic?
Say sik-uh-FAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sycophantic?
Sycophantic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAN). Broken into parts: sik · uh · FAN · tik.