How to pronounce amnestic
Say it like am-NES-tik. Amnestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES).
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- am
- NES
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amnestic 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.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amnestic
American and British speakers say amnestic in essentially the same way: /æmˈnɛstɪk/ in the US and /æmˈnɛstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-NES-tik.
What does amnestic mean?
- Synonym of amnesic (adjective).“amnestic patients”
- Synonym of amnesic (noun).
Where does amnestic come from?
From amnesty (“forgetfulness”) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with amnestic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amnestic.
Questions about saying amnestic
How do you pronounce amnestic?
Say am-NES-tik. The American pronunciation is /æmˈnɛstɪk/. In British English it is /æmˈnɛstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amnestic?
Amnestic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NES). Broken into parts: am · NES · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say amnestic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈnɛstɪk/ and the British form is /æmˈnɛstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.