How to pronounce aromatic
Say it like er-uh-MAT-ik. Aromatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- er
- uh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aromatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aromatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ar-uh-MAT-ik.
What does aromatic mean?
- Fragrant or spicy.“aromatic herbs”
- Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
- Derived from benzene.
- A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavor it, especially the vegetables that serve as the base flavors in a more complex dish.
- A plant grown for fragrant properties.
- Any aromatic compound.
Words that rhyme with aromatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aromatic.
Questions about saying aromatic
How do you pronounce aromatic?
Say er-uh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌærəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aromatic?
Aromatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: er · uh · MAT · ik.
Is aromatic 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 /ˌærəˈmætɪk/ (ar-uh-MAT-ik).