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What does ektenia mean?
A litany in the Byzantine Rite.
Where does ektenia come from?
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐκτένεια (ekténeia).

How to pronounce ektenia

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