How to pronounce bariatric
Say it like bar-ee-AT-rik. Bariatric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT).
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- bar
- ee
- AT
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bariatric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep 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.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bariatric
American and British speakers say bariatric in essentially the same way: /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/ in the US and /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: bar-ee-AT-rik.
What does bariatric mean?
- Referring to the branch of medicine bariatrics, the treatment of obesity and weight problems.“Gastric bypass surgery is a form of bariatric surgery.”
Words that rhyme with bariatric
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Questions about saying bariatric
How do you pronounce bariatric?
Say bar-ee-AT-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bariatric?
Bariatric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT). Broken into parts: bar · ee · AT · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say bariatric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.