How to pronounce arthritic
Say it like ar-THRIT-ik. Arthritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRIT).
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- ar
- THRIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthritic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- THRITSay 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 arthritic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ah-THRIT-ik.
What does arthritic mean?
- A person with arthritis.
- Of, or affected by arthritis.
Where does arthritic come from?
From Latin arthriticus (“gouty, arthritic”), from Ancient Greek.
Words that rhyme with arthritic
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Questions about saying arthritic
How do you pronounce arthritic?
Say ar-THRIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈθrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ɑːˈθrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthritic?
Arthritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRIT). Broken into parts: ar · THRIT · ik.
Is arthritic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈθrɪtɪk/ (ah-THRIT-ik).