How to pronounce anxiolytic
Say it like ayng-zee-uh-LIT-ik. Anxiolytic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIT).
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- ayng
- zee
- uh
- LIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anxiolytic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayngGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anxiolytic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: angk-see-uh-LIT-ik.
What does anxiolytic mean?
- That reduces anxiety; tranquilizing.
- A drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
Where does anxiolytic come from?
From anxio- + -lytic.
Words that rhyme with anxiolytic
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Questions about saying anxiolytic
How do you pronounce anxiolytic?
Say ayng-zee-uh-LIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪŋziəˈlɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anxiolytic?
Anxiolytic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIT). Broken into parts: ayng · zee · uh · LIT · ik.
Is anxiolytic 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 /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/ (angk-see-uh-LIT-ik).