How to pronounce cacoethic
Say it like kak-oh-EE-theek. Cacoethic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkækoʊˈiθik/kak-oh-EE-theek
UK British/ˌkækəʊˈiːθik/kak-oh-EE-theek
- kak
- oh
- EE
- theek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacoethic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- theekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cacoethic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kak-oh-EE-theek.
What does cacoethic mean?
adjective
- Ill-conditioned, malignant; cacoethical.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying cacoethic
How do you pronounce cacoethic?
Say kak-oh-EE-theek. The American pronunciation is /ˌkækoʊˈiθik/. In British English it is /ˌkækəʊˈiːθik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacoethic?
Cacoethic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: kak · oh · EE · theek.
Is cacoethic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkækəʊˈiːθik/ (kak-oh-EE-theek).