How to pronounce aphetic
Say it like uh-FET-ik. Aphetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- uh
- FET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aphetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FETSay 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 aphetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-FET-ik.
What does aphetic mean?
- Of, relating to, or formed by aphesis.““’Pon” is an aphetic form of “upon”.”
- Of or relating to the apheta; life-giving.
Words that rhyme with aphetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aphetic.
Questions about saying aphetic
How do you pronounce aphetic?
Say uh-FET-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛtɪk/. In British English it is /əˈfɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aphetic?
Aphetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: uh · FET · ik.
Is aphetic 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 /əˈfɛtɪk/ (uh-FET-ik).