How to Pronounce Phallic

To pronounce "phallic", say PHALL-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfælɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfælɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phallic”

"phallic" has 2 syllables: phall-ic. It rhymes with metallic and gallic, if that helps it stick.

What does phallic mean?

adjective

  1. Having to do with the penis, especially in terms of shape.

Synonyms

ithyphallicpenislikepriapic

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Words that rhyme with phallic

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metallicgallicanencephalicdalekaleckmaliktalukbalakthallicphthalicgrallichalik

Related words

priapicmalepriapeanphallicalphallologicalpenialpenilephallologic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phallic"?▾

"Phallic" has 2 syllables: phall · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "phallic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phallic" is /ˈfælɪk/.

What does "phallic" mean?▾

Phallic: Having to do with the penis, especially in terms of shape.

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