How to pronounce Asiatic
Say it like ay-zhee-AT-ik. Asiatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT).
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- ay
- zhee
- AT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asiatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay 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 Asiatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-zhee-AT-ik.
What does Asiatic mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Asia
- of or relating to or characteristic of Asia or the peoples of Asia or their languages or culture“Asian countries”
Words that rhyme with Asiatic
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Questions about saying Asiatic
How do you pronounce Asiatic?
Say ay-zhee-AT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Asiatic?
Asiatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT). Broken into parts: ay · zhee · AT · ik.
Is Asiatic 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 /ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk/ (ay-zhee-AT-ik).