How to Pronounce Pharisaic

To pronounce "pharisaic", say PHAR-is-aic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɛɹɪˌseɪjɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɛɹɪˌseɪjɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pharisaic”

"pharisaic" has 3 syllables: phar-is-aic.

What does pharisaic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.
  2. Emphasizing the observance of ritual or practice over the meaning.

Synonyms

pharisaical

Related words

pharisaicalpietisticalpietisticholier-than-thoupioussanctimoniousself-righteousrabbinic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pharisaic"?▾

"Pharisaic" has 3 syllables: phar · is · aic.

What is the IPA transcription of "pharisaic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pharisaic" is /ˈfɛɹɪˌseɪjɪk/.

What does "pharisaic" mean?▾

Pharisaic: Of or pertaining to the Pharisees.

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