How to pronounce dicrotic
Say it like dy-KROT-ik. Dicrotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROT).
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- dy
- KROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicrotic 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.
- KROTSay 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 dicrotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-KROT-ik.
What does dicrotic mean?
- Having a double beat.
- Denoting a pulse in which a double beat is detectable for each beat of the heart.
Words that rhyme with dicrotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dicrotic.
Questions about saying dicrotic
How do you pronounce dicrotic?
Say dy-KROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈkrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /daɪˈkrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicrotic?
Dicrotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROT). Broken into parts: dy · KROT · ik.
Is dicrotic 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 /daɪˈkrɒtɪk/ (dy-KROT-ik).