How to pronounce asymptotic
Say it like as-ump-TOT-ik. Asymptotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOT).
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- as
- ump
- TOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asymptotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of asymptotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: as-im-TOT-ik.
What does asymptotic mean?
- Pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity.
- Coming into consideration as a variable tends to a limit, usually infinity.
Where does asymptotic come from?
From asymptote + -ic.
Words that rhyme with asymptotic
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Questions about saying asymptotic
How do you pronounce asymptotic?
Say as-ump-TOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæsəmpˈtɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asymptotic?
Asymptotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOT). Broken into parts: as · ump · TOT · ik.
Is asymptotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæsɪmˈtɒtɪk/ (as-im-TOT-ik).