How to Pronounce Bacchant

To pronounce "bacchant", say BACCH-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /bəkant/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

bacchant

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/bəkant/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bacchant”

"bacchant" has 2 syllables: bacch-ant. It rhymes with bacchante, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bacchante — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bacchant mean?

noun

  1. A priest of Bacchus.
  2. A bacchanal; a drunken reveler.

adjective

  1. Fond of drunken revelry; wine-loving; reveling; carousing.

Synonyms

bacchanalian

Words that rhyme with bacchant

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bacchante

Related words

bacchanalbacchanalianismbacchanalismbacchylidesbacchanaliabarnabitedionysiachoriamb

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bacchant"?▾

"Bacchant" has 2 syllables: bacch · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "bacchant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bacchant" is /bəkant/.

What does "bacchant" mean?▾

Bacchant: A priest of Bacchus.

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