How to pronounce dogmatic
Say it like dawg-MAT-ik. Dogmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- dawg
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dogmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dawgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 dogmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dog-MAT-ik.
What does dogmatic mean?
- Adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.
- Pertaining to dogmas; doctrinal.
- Asserting dogmas or beliefs in a superior or arrogant way; opinionated, dictatorial.
- One of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric.
Words that rhyme with dogmatic
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Questions about saying dogmatic
How do you pronounce dogmatic?
Say dawg-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /dɔɡˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /dɒɡˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dogmatic?
Dogmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: dawg · MAT · ik.
Is dogmatic 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 /dɒɡˈmætɪk/ (dog-MAT-ik).