How to pronounce dichotomic
Say it like dy-kuh-TOM-ik. Dichotomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOM).
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- dy
- kuh
- TOM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dichotomic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOMSay 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 dichotomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-kuh-TOM-ik.
What does dichotomic mean?
- In the form of a dichotomy; dichotomous.
- Choosing between two antithetical choices, between two distinct alternatives. Classification based upon two opposites. http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/0305-4470/27/14/016
- That system of classification which pertains to two opposite criteria.
Where does dichotomic come from?
From dichotomy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with dichotomic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dichotomic.
Questions about saying dichotomic
How do you pronounce dichotomic?
Say dy-kuh-TOM-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪkəˈtɑmɪk/. In British English it is /daɪkəˈtɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dichotomic?
Dichotomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOM). Broken into parts: dy · kuh · TOM · ik.
Is dichotomic 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 /daɪkəˈtɒmɪk/ (dy-kuh-TOM-ik).