ih-klee-zee-AS-teez
Put the strongest beat on the fourth syllable.
- Syllable guide
- Ec · cle · si · as · tes
- Read the spelling
- Ecclesiastes
Try it slowly.
Build up slowly to AS, the strongest syllable. The final sound is teez.
Say ih-klee-zee-AS-teez once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Ecclesiastes in context
Ecclesiastes is a biblical wisdom book. It reflects on work, time, human limits and the search for meaning.
Read Ecclesiastes 3:1 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Ecclesiastes in English?
One common English pronunciation is ih-klee-zee-AS-teez. Emphasize the fourth syllable.
What is the Bible context for Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is a biblical wisdom book. It reflects on work, time, human limits and the search for meaning.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
