To pronounce "sycophant", say SYCOPH-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /sˈɪkɒfənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sˈɪkɒfənt/
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"sycophant" has 2 syllables: sycoph-ant.
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To pronounce "sycophant", say SYCOPH-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /sˈɪkɒfənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Sycophant" has 2 syllables: sycoph · ant.
The IPA transcription of "sycophant" is /sˈɪkɒfənt/.
Sycophant: One who uses obsequious compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another; a servile flatterer.
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