How to pronounce alembic
Say it like uh-LEM-bik. Alembic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM).
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- uh
- LEM
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alembic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alembic
American and British speakers say alembic in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛmbɪk/ in the US and /əˈlɛmbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEM-bik.
What does alembic mean?
- An early chemical apparatus, consisting of two retorts connected by a tube, used to purify substances by distillation.
Questions about saying alembic
How do you pronounce alembic?
Say uh-LEM-bik. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛmbɪk/. In British English it is /əˈlɛmbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alembic?
Alembic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEM). Broken into parts: uh · LEM · bik.
Do Americans and Brits say alembic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛmbɪk/ and the British form is /əˈlɛmbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.