How to pronounce cachectic
Say it like kuh-KEK-tik. Cachectic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEK).
- kuh
- KEK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cachectic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cachectic
American and British speakers say cachectic in essentially the same way: /kəˈkɛktɪk/ in the US and /kəˈkɛktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-KEK-tik.
What does cachectic mean?
- Having cachexia; wasting away from a disease or chronic illness.
Where does cachectic come from?
Borrowed from Latin cachecticus.
Words that rhyme with cachectic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cachectic.
Questions about saying cachectic
How do you pronounce cachectic?
Say kuh-KEK-tik. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkɛktɪk/. In British English it is /kəˈkɛktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cachectic?
Cachectic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEK). Broken into parts: kuh · KEK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say cachectic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈkɛktɪk/ and the British form is /kəˈkɛktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.