How to pronounce chiropract
Say it like KY-roh-prakt. Chiropract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- roh
- prakt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiropract pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- praktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of chiropract
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KY-roh-prakt.
What does chiropract mean?
- To perform chiropractic (upon).
Where does chiropract come from?
Back-formation from chiropractor.
Questions about saying chiropract
How do you pronounce chiropract?
Say KY-roh-prakt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪroʊˌprækt/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪrəʊˌprækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiropract?
Chiropract has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · roh · prakt.
Is chiropract 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 /ˈkaɪrəʊˌprækt/ (KY-roh-prakt).