How to pronounce alphabetic
Say it like al-fuh-BET-ik. Alphabetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET).
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- al
- fuh
- BET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alphabetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alphabetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: al-fuh-BET-ik.
What does alphabetic mean?
- Of or relating to an alphabet, especially the characters A to Z, both uppercase and lowercase.
- An alphabetic character; a letter of the alphabet.
Where does alphabetic come from?
Partly from French alphabétique and partly from its etymon Latin alphabēticus.
Words that rhyme with alphabetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alphabetic.
Questions about saying alphabetic
How do you pronounce alphabetic?
Say al-fuh-BET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alphabetic?
Alphabetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BET). Broken into parts: al · fuh · BET · ik.
Is alphabetic 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 /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪk/ (al-fuh-BET-ik).