How to Pronounce "shakespearean"
word
ˌʃeɪkˈspɪɹiən
shayk-SPEER-ee-uhn
ˌʃeɪkˈspɪəriən
shayk-SPEER-ee-uhn
Definition
Relating to William Shakespeare or his works, style, or time period. It can also describe something that resembles the dramatic and poetic qualities found in Shakespeare's writing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌʃeɪkˈspɪɹiən
British English
ˌʃeɪkˈspɪəriən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shayk-SPEER-ee-uhn
UK
shayk-SPEER-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
He wrote a Shakespearean play for the school festival.
The movie has a Shakespearean story about love and betrayal.
Her speech was very Shakespearean and dramatic.
The plot twist at the end was almost Shakespearean in its tragedy.