How to pronounce aspartic
Say it like a-SPAR-tik. Aspartic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAR).
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- a
- SPAR
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspartic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SPARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aspartic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: a-SPAH-teek.
What does aspartic mean?
- Of or pertaining to aspartic acid or its derivatives
Where does aspartic come from?
Formed irregularly from asparagine, possibly an arbitrary formation; see -ic.
Words that rhyme with aspartic
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Questions about saying aspartic
How do you pronounce aspartic?
Say a-SPAR-tik. The American pronunciation is /æˈspɑrtɪk/. In British English it is /æˈspɑːtik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspartic?
Aspartic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPAR). Broken into parts: a · SPAR · tik.
Is aspartic 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 /æˈspɑːtik/ (a-SPAH-teek).