How to pronounce achromatic
Say it like ak-ruh-MAT-ik. Achromatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- ak
- ruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achromatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of achromatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ak-ruh-MAT-ik.
What does achromatic mean?
- Free from color; transmitting light without color-related distortion.“achromatic color scheme”
- Containing components such as achromatic lenses and prisms, designed to prevent color-related distortion.“An achromatic lens reduces color distortion in optical instruments.”
- Uncolored; not absorbing color from a fluid.
Words that rhyme with achromatic
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Questions about saying achromatic
How do you pronounce achromatic?
Say ak-ruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achromatic?
Achromatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: ak · ruh · MAT · ik.
Is achromatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/ (ak-ruh-MAT-ik).