How to Pronounce "aeschylus"
word
ˈɛskɪləs
ES-ki-luhs
ˈiːskɪləs
EE-ski-luhs
Definition
Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright, often considered the father of tragedy, who lived from around 525 to 456 BC.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛskɪləs
British English
ˈiːskɪləs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ES-ki-luhs
UK
EE-ski-luhs
Listen in Context
Aeschylus wrote many famous tragedies.
Aeschylus lived in ancient Greece.
People study Aeschylus in literature classes.
Have you ever read any plays by Aeschylus?