The word ecstatic is divided into 2 syllables: ecsta·tic. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of ecstatic:
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Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐκστατικός (ekstatikós). By surface analysis, ecstasy + -tic.
Understanding how to break down ecstatic into syllables helps with:
Compare ecstatic with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| ecstatic | 2 | ecsta·tic |
| egoistic | 3 | e-goi-stic |
| exotic | 3 | e-xo-tic |
| exegetic | 4 | e-xe-ge-tic |
| exotica | 4 | e-xo-ti-ca |
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ecstatic has 2 syllables: ecsta·tic. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: ecsta. This means you emphasize the "ecsta" part when pronouncing ecstatic.
ecstatic is pronounced as /ɛkˈstætɪk/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: ecsta·tic.
Breaking ecstatic into syllables helps with spelling: ecsta·tic. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.