How to pronounce dacitic
Say it like duh-SIT-ik. Dacitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT).
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- duh
- SIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dacitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SITSay 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 dacitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-SIT-ik.
What does dacitic mean?
- Pertaining to, or composed of, dacite.
Where does dacitic come from?
From dacite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with dacitic
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Questions about saying dacitic
How do you pronounce dacitic?
Say duh-SIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /dəˈsɪtɪk/. In British English it is /dəˈsɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dacitic?
Dacitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT). Broken into parts: duh · SIT · ik.
Is dacitic 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 /dəˈsɪtɪk/ (duh-SIT-ik).