How to pronounce aliphatic
Say it like al-ih-FAT-ik. Aliphatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT).
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- al
- ih
- FAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aliphatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FATSay 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 aliphatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-ih-FAT-ik.
What does aliphatic mean?
- Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
- A compound of this type.
- A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
Words that rhyme with aliphatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aliphatic.
Questions about saying aliphatic
How do you pronounce aliphatic?
Say al-ih-FAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ælɪˈfætɪk/. In British English it is /ælɪˈfætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aliphatic?
Aliphatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAT). Broken into parts: al · ih · FAT · ik.
Is aliphatic 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 /ælɪˈfætɪk/ (al-ih-FAT-ik).