How to pronounce characteristics
Say it like ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tiks. Characteristics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS).
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- ker
- uk
- tuh
- RIS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Characteristics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of characteristics
American and British speakers say characteristics in essentially the same way: /ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪks/ in the US and /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: kar-ik-tuh-RIS-tiks.
What does characteristics mean?
- plural of characteristic How to pronounce characteristic
Words that rhyme with characteristics
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Questions about saying characteristics
How do you pronounce characteristics?
Say ker-uk-tuh-RIS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪks/. In British English it is /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in characteristics?
Characteristics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RIS). Broken into parts: ker · uk · tuh · RIS · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say characteristics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪks/ and the British form is /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.