How to pronounce amnesic
Say it like am-NEE-sik. Amnesic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- am
- NEE
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnesic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amnesic
American and British speakers say amnesic in essentially the same way: /æmˈnisɪk/ in the US and /æmˈniːsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-NEE-sik.
What does amnesic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, affected by, or causing amnesia.“amnesic patients”
- A person with amnesia.
- A medication with amnesic effects.
Where does amnesic come from?
From amnesia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with amnesic
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Questions about saying amnesic
How do you pronounce amnesic?
Say am-NEE-sik. The American pronunciation is /æmˈnisɪk/. In British English it is /æmˈniːsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnesic?
Amnesic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: am · NEE · sik.
Do Americans and Brits say amnesic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈnisɪk/ and the British form is /æmˈniːsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.