How to Pronounce Sapphic

To pronounce "sapphic", say SAPPH-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæf.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsæf.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sapphic”

"sapphic" has 2 syllables: sapph-ic. It rhymes with kapok and yapok, if that helps it stick.

What does sapphic mean?

noun

  1. A Sapphic verse.
  2. A person who is sapphic.

adjective

  1. Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.

Words that rhyme with sapphic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kapokyapokyapockcapoccapaccapekchapekknapiklappic

Related words

lesbianhomosexuallesbicsotadicpoeticspondaicspondaicallyric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sapphic"?▾

"Sapphic" has 2 syllables: sapph · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "sapphic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sapphic" is /ˈsæf.ɪk/.

What does "sapphic" mean?▾

Sapphic: A Sapphic verse.

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