How to pronounce ascitic
Say it like uh-SIT-ik. Ascitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT).
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- uh
- SIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascitic 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.
- SITSay 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 ascitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-SIT-ik.
What does ascitic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or suffering from ascites
Where does ascitic come from?
From ascites + -ic.
Words that rhyme with ascitic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ascitic.
Questions about saying ascitic
How do you pronounce ascitic?
Say uh-SIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˈsɪtɪk/. In British English it is /əˈsɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascitic?
Ascitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT). Broken into parts: uh · SIT · ik.
Is ascitic 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 /əˈsɪtɪk/ (uh-SIT-ik).