How to pronounce sylphidic
Say it like sil-FID-ik. Sylphidic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FID).
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- sil
- FID
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sylphidic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- silKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sylphidic
American and British speakers say sylphidic in essentially the same way: /sɪlˈfɪdɪk/ in the US and /sɪlˈfɪdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sil-FID-ik.
What does sylphidic mean?
- Of or resembling a sylphid
Where does sylphidic come from?
From sylphid + -ic.
Words that rhyme with sylphidic
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Questions about saying sylphidic
How do you pronounce sylphidic?
Say sil-FID-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪlˈfɪdɪk/. In British English it is /sɪlˈfɪdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sylphidic?
Sylphidic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FID). Broken into parts: sil · FID · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say sylphidic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪlˈfɪdɪk/ and the British form is /sɪlˈfɪdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.