How to pronounce alexithymic
Say it like uh-lek-sih-THY-mik. Alexithymic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY).
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- uh
- lek
- sih
- THY
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alexithymic 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.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alexithymic
American and British speakers say alexithymic in essentially the same way: /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/ in the US and /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-lek-sih-THY-mik.
What does alexithymic mean?
- A person who has difficulty feeling, processing or understanding emotions
- Pertaining to or having alexithymia.
- Lacking in emotion or emotional expression.
Questions about saying alexithymic
How do you pronounce alexithymic?
Say uh-lek-sih-THY-mik. The American pronunciation is /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/. In British English it is /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alexithymic?
Alexithymic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY). Broken into parts: uh · lek · sih · THY · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say alexithymic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/ and the British form is /əˌlɛksɪˈθaɪmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.