How to pronounce chiropractic
Say it like ky-roh-PRAK-tik. Chiropractic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAK).
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- ky
- roh
- PRAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiropractic 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chiropractic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ky-roh-PRAK-tik.
What does chiropractic mean?
- A system of health care involving manipulation of the spinal column and other body structures, for the purpose of alleviating neuromusculoskeletal dysfunction.
- Relating to chiropractics.
Words that rhyme with chiropractic
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Questions about saying chiropractic
How do you pronounce chiropractic?
Say ky-roh-PRAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪroʊˈpræktɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪrəʊˈpræktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiropractic?
Chiropractic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PRAK). Broken into parts: ky · roh · PRAK · tik.
Is chiropractic 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 /ˌkaɪrəʊˈpræktɪk/ (ky-roh-PRAK-tik).