How to Pronounce Ecstasy

To pronounce "ecstasy", say ECST-asy — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɛk.stə.si/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɛk.stə.si/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ecstasy”

"ecstasy" has 2 syllables: ecst-asy. It rhymes with ecstacy and extacy, if that helps it stick.

What does ecstasy mean?

noun

  1. Intense pleasure.
  2. A state of emotion so intense that a person is carried beyond rational thought and self-control.

verb

  1. To experience intense pleasure.
  2. To cause intense pleasure in.

Synonyms

EMDMAXXTCeckieeckyempathymolly

Antonyms

agony

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Words that rhyme with ecstasy

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ecstacyextacy

Related words

raptureexaltationtransportadammdmablissdelightjoy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ecstasy"?▾

"Ecstasy" has 2 syllables: ecst · asy.

What is the IPA transcription of "ecstasy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ecstasy" is /ˈɛk.stə.si/.

What does "ecstasy" mean?▾

Ecstasy: Intense pleasure.

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