How to pronounce aristolochic
Say it like uh-ris-tuh-LOH-kik. Aristolochic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH).
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- uh
- ris
- tuh
- LOH
- kik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aristolochic 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.
- risGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aristolochic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-ris-tuh-LOH-kik.
What does aristolochic mean?
- Derived from a plant of the family Aristolochiaceae.
- Caused by aristolochic acid.
Questions about saying aristolochic
How do you pronounce aristolochic?
Say uh-ris-tuh-LOH-kik. The American pronunciation is /əˌrɪstəˈloʊkɪk/. In British English it is /əˌrɪstəˈləʊkɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aristolochic?
Aristolochic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH). Broken into parts: uh · ris · tuh · LOH · kik.
Is aristolochic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌrɪstəˈləʊkɪk/ (uh-ris-tuh-LOH-kik).