How to pronounce dalmatic
Say it like dal-MAT-ik. Dalmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- dal
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dalmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 dalmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dal-MAT-ik.
What does dalmatic mean?
- A long wide-sleeved tunic, which serves as a liturgical vestment in the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches and is worn by a deacon at the Eucharist or Mass and, although infrequently, by bishops as an undergarment above the alb.
- Alternative form of Dalmatic.
Where does dalmatic come from?
From Middle French dalmatique, from Ecclesiastical Latin, derived ultimately from the name of the province of Dalmatia.
Words that rhyme with dalmatic
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Questions about saying dalmatic
How do you pronounce dalmatic?
Say dal-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /dælˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /dælˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dalmatic?
Dalmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: dal · MAT · ik.
Is dalmatic 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 /dælˈmætɪk/ (dal-MAT-ik).