How to Pronounce Ecstatic

To pronounce "ecstatic", say ECST-at-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛkˈstætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɛkˈstætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ecstatic”

"ecstatic" has 3 syllables: ecst-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does ecstatic mean?

noun

  1. (in the plural) Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.
  2. A person in a state of ecstasy.

adjective

  1. Feeling or characterized by ecstasy.
  2. Extremely happy.

Synonyms

blissfuldeliriouselatedeuphoricjoyfuljoyous

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Words that rhyme with ecstatic

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enigmaticpragmaticerraticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocraticproblematic

Related words

rapturousjoyousenrapturedrhapsodicelatedoverjoyeddelightedenthusiastic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ecstatic"?▾

"Ecstatic" has 3 syllables: ecst · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "ecstatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ecstatic" is /ɛkˈstætɪk/.

What does "ecstatic" mean?▾

Ecstatic: (in the plural) Transports of delight; words or actions performed in a state of ecstasy.

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