How to pronounce cicatrix
Say it like SIK-uh-triks. Cicatrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- uh
- triks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicatrix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- triksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cicatrix
American and British speakers say cicatrix in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkəˌtrɪks/ in the US and /ˈsɪkəˌtrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-uh-triks.
What does cicatrix mean?
- A scar that remains after the development of new tissue over a recovering wound or sore (also used figuratively).
Where does cicatrix come from?
Borrowed from Latin cicatrix.
Questions about saying cicatrix
How do you pronounce cicatrix?
Say SIK-uh-triks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkəˌtrɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkəˌtrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicatrix?
Cicatrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · uh · triks.
Do Americans and Brits say cicatrix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkəˌtrɪks/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkəˌtrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.