How to pronounce clitic
Say it like KLIT-ik. Clitic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIT).
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- KLIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KLIT-ik.
What does clitic mean?
- A morpheme that functions like a word, but never appears as an independent word, instead being always attached to a following or preceding word (or, in some cases, within a surrounding word).
Words that rhyme with clitic
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Questions about saying clitic
How do you pronounce clitic?
Say KLIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈklɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clitic?
Clitic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIT). Broken into parts: KLIT · ik.
Is clitic 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 /ˈklɪtɪk/ (KLIT-ik).