How to pronounce asthmatic
Say it like az-MAT-ik. Asthmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- az
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asthmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- azKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 asthmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: asth-MAT-ik.
What does asthmatic mean?
- One who suffers from asthma.
- Having the characteristics of asthma.“asthmatic cough”
Where does asthmatic come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin āsthmaticus.
Words that rhyme with asthmatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asthmatic.
Questions about saying asthmatic
How do you pronounce asthmatic?
Say az-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /æzˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /æsθˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asthmatic?
Asthmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: az · MAT · ik.
Is asthmatic 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 /æsθˈmætɪk/ (asth-MAT-ik).