How to pronounce cryptogrammatic
Say it like krip-tuh-gruh-MAT-ik. Cryptogrammatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- krip
- tuh
- gruh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptogrammatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kripGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cryptogrammatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: krip-tuh-gruh-MAT-ik.
What does cryptogrammatic mean?
- Pertaining to cryptograms.
- Taking the form of a cryptogram.
- Relating to cryptogrammar; cryptogrammatical.
Words that rhyme with cryptogrammatic
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Questions about saying cryptogrammatic
How do you pronounce cryptogrammatic?
Say krip-tuh-gruh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkrɪptəɡrəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkrɪptəɡrəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptogrammatic?
Cryptogrammatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: krip · tuh · gruh · MAT · ik.
Is cryptogrammatic 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 /ˌkrɪptəɡrəˈmætɪk/ (krip-tuh-gruh-MAT-ik).