How to pronounce "atrahasis" in English
ˌɑːtrəˈhɑːsɪs
aht·rə·HAH·sis
Primary stress: HAH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “atrahasis”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
aht
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
rə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
HAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
sis
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the third syllable ("HAH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "atrahasis" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "atrahasis is" sounds like "atrahasis-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "atrahasis" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“We also know of a very early Semitic work, the Epic of Atrahasis, in which there's a flood.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“In the Epic of Atrahasis we do in fact read of a reason, and the text there states, "The land became wide and the”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“that we have found copies of: a Mesopotamian story called the Epic of Atrahasis a flood story that we also have incorporated”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
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We also know of a very early Semitic work, the Epic of Atrahasis, in which there's a flood.
Hear it in context: “atrahasis”
3 clipsThe English word “atrahasis” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌɑːtrəˈhɑːsɪs (phonetic respelling: aht-rə-HAH-sis). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (aht · rə · HAH · sis), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (HAH). Grammatically, “atrahasis” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “atrahasis” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @24:51
“The hero is Ziusudra, also on the board. We also know of a very early Semitic work, the Epic of Atrahasis, in which there's a flood. the Epic of Atrahasis, in which there's a flood.”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @26:41
“It just seems to be pure capriciousness. In the Epic of Atrahasis we do in fact read of a reason, and the text there states, "The land became wide and the and the text there states, "The land became wide and the”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #3 · @10:16
“through 9 is simply an Israelite version of an older flood story that we have found copies of: a Mesopotamian story called the Epic of Atrahasis a flood story that we also have incorporated Epic of Atrahasis a flood story that we also have incorporated”
Definition & Meaning: “atrahasis”
- Atrahasis is the protagonist of an ancient Akkadian epic who survives a global deluge sent by the gods.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The flood myth of Atrahasis shares many striking parallels with the biblical account of Noah.”
- “We also know of a very early Semitic work, the Epic of Atrahasis, in which there's a flood.”
- “In the Epic of Atrahasis we do in fact read of a reason, and the text there states, "The land became wide and the”
Pronounce: “atrahasis”
- Pronunciation:
- aht-rə-HAH-sis
- Syllables:
- aht · rə · HAH · sis
- Written Hyphenation:
- at · ra · ha · sis
- Primary stress:
- HAH
- IPA:
- ˌɑːtrəˈhɑːsɪs
- Hear it in context
- atrahasis
Words that Rhyme with “atrahasis”
-ɑsɪsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"atrahasis" (⁄ˌɑːtrəˈhɑːsɪs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "atrahasis" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about atrahasis
How do you pronounce “atrahasis”?
“atrahasis” is pronounced ⁄ˌɑːtrəˈhɑːsɪs⁄ (aht-rə-HAH-sis). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “atrahasis”?
“atrahasis” has 4 syllables: aht · rə · HAH · sis.
Where is the stress in “atrahasis”?
The primary stress in “atrahasis” is on “HAH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “atrahasis” mean?
Atrahasis is the protagonist of an ancient Akkadian epic who survives a global deluge sent by the gods.
How can I hear “atrahasis” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “atrahasis”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).