How to Pronounce Eclectic

To pronounce "eclectic", say ECL-ect-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eclectic”

"eclectic" has 3 syllables: ecl-ect-ic. It rhymes with apoplectic and hectic, if that helps it stick.

What does eclectic mean?

noun

  1. Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

adjective

  1. Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.
  2. Unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous.

Synonyms

heterogeneous

Antonyms

exclusivehomogeneousorthodoxstandarduniform

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Words that rhyme with eclectic

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apoplectichecticdialecticpecticsmectic

Related words

eclecticistdiscriminatingdiversediversifiedvariedassortedheterogeneousmultifarious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eclectic"?▾

"Eclectic" has 3 syllables: ecl · ect · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "eclectic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eclectic" is /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/.

What does "eclectic" mean?▾

Eclectic: Someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

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