How to pronounce chiasmatic
Say it like ky-az-MAT-ik. Chiasmatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- ky
- az
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiasmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- azKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chiasmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ky-az-MAT-ik.
What does chiasmatic mean?
- Of or relating to the optic chiasma.
- Relating to or characterized by a chiasma (the contact point between the two chromatids of a chromosome during meiosis).
Where does chiasmatic come from?
From chiasma + -tic.
Words that rhyme with chiasmatic
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Questions about saying chiasmatic
How do you pronounce chiasmatic?
Say ky-az-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪæzˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪæzˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiasmatic?
Chiasmatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: ky · az · MAT · ik.
Is chiasmatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌkaɪæzˈmætɪk/ (ky-az-MAT-ik).