How to Pronounce Enclitics

To pronounce "enclitics", say ENCL-it-ics — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ENCL-it-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “enclitics”

"enclitics" has 3 syllables: encl-it-ics.

What does enclitics mean?

noun

  1. A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

    “The English possessive 's is an enclitic.”

Related words

pronominalcliticsyntacticsparanthesesclausesclausalsyntaxsyntactical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enclitics"?▾

"Enclitics" has 3 syllables: encl · it · ics.

What does "enclitics" mean?▾

Enclitics: A clitic that joins with the preceding word phonetically, graphically, or both.

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