To pronounce "sycophantic", say SYCOPH-ant-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɪkəˈfæntɪk/
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"sycophantic" has 3 syllables: sycoph-ant-ic. It rhymes with frantic and antic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Sycophantic" has 3 syllables: sycoph · ant · ic.
The IPA transcription of "sycophantic" is /sɪkəˈfæntɪk/.
Sycophantic: Obsequious, flattering, toadying.
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