How to pronounce anaphylactic
Say it like an-uh-fuh-LAK-tik. Anaphylactic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK).
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- an
- uh
- fuh
- LAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaphylactic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaphylactic
American and British speakers say anaphylactic in essentially the same way: /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/ in the US and /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-fuh-LAK-tik.
What does anaphylactic mean?
- Pertaining to anaphylaxis.
Words that rhyme with anaphylactic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anaphylactic.
Questions about saying anaphylactic
How do you pronounce anaphylactic?
Say an-uh-fuh-LAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaphylactic?
Anaphylactic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAK). Broken into parts: an · uh · fuh · LAK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say anaphylactic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/ and the British form is /ˌænəfəˈlæktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.