How to pronounce asymptomatic
Say it like ay-simp-tuh-MAT-ik. Asymptomatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- ay
- simp
- tuh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asymptomatic 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.
- simpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 asymptomatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-simp-tuh-MAT-ik.
What does asymptomatic mean?
- Not exhibiting any symptoms of disease, as for example in a case which is subclinical (“without signs detectable by physical examination or laboratory test”).
- A person or an animal that exhibits no symptoms of disease.“After a 10-day observation period, group 1 was divided into subgroup 1A (symptomatics) and subgroup 1B (asymptomatics).”
- Preceded by the: people or animals that exhibit no symptoms of disease regarded collectively.“At the end of the observation period, those who are still symptomatic require second-line treatment, whereas the asymptomatic are discharged.”
Where does asymptomatic come from?
The adjective is derived from a- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + symptomatic.
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Questions about saying asymptomatic
How do you pronounce asymptomatic?
Say ay-simp-tuh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asymptomatic?
Asymptomatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: ay · simp · tuh · MAT · ik.
Is asymptomatic 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 /ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk/ (ay-simp-tuh-MAT-ik).