How to pronounce symposiac
Say it like sim-POH-zee-ak. Symposiac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- sim
- POH
- zee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symposiac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of symposiac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sim-POH-zee-ak.
What does symposiac mean?
- Of or pertaining to a symposium.
- A conference or conversation of philosophers at a banquet.
- Any similar gathering.
Where does symposiac come from?
From Latin symposiacus.
Questions about saying symposiac
How do you pronounce symposiac?
Say sim-POH-zee-ak. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈpoʊziæk/. In British English it is /sɪmˈpəʊziæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symposiac?
Symposiac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: sim · POH · zee · ak.
Is symposiac 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 /sɪmˈpəʊziæk/ (sim-POH-zee-ak).