How to Pronounce Ecclesiastic

To pronounce "ecclesiastic", say ECCL-es-iast-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /əkliziˈæstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/əkliziˈæstɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ecclesiastic”

"ecclesiastic" has 4 syllables: eccl-es-iast-ic. It rhymes with enthusiastic and sarcastic, if that helps it stick.

What does ecclesiastic mean?

noun

  1. A cleric.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical.

Words that rhyme with ecclesiastic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enthusiasticsarcasticfantasticstochasticbombasticelasticspasticdrasticunenthusiasticmonasticiconoclasticmastic

Related words

clericecclesiasticalchurchmandivineecclesiasticalleclesiasticalchurchicalecclesiastick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ecclesiastic"?▾

"Ecclesiastic" has 4 syllables: eccl · es · iast · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "ecclesiastic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ecclesiastic" is /əkliziˈæstɪk/.

What does "ecclesiastic" mean?▾

Ecclesiastic: A cleric.

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