How to pronounce cirrhotic
Say it like suh-ROT-ik. Cirrhotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- suh
- ROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cirrhotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cirrhotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-ROT-ik.
What does cirrhotic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or suffering from cirrhosis.
- A person who has cirrhosis.
Words that rhyme with cirrhotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cirrhotic.
Questions about saying cirrhotic
How do you pronounce cirrhotic?
Say suh-ROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /səˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /səˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cirrhotic?
Cirrhotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: suh · ROT · ik.
Is cirrhotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /səˈrɒtɪk/ (suh-ROT-ik).