vathekian

Questions

What does vathekian mean?

Of or relating to Vathek, the protagonist of William Beckford's Gothic novel Vathek (1786): he is a caliph who renounces Islam, seeks supernatural powers, and is ultimately doomed to hell.

How to pronounce vathekian

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “vathekian”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “vathekian”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “vathekian” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.