How to pronounce dramatic
Say it like druh-MAT-ik. Dramatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
- druh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dramatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 dramatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: druh-MAT-ik.
What does dramatic mean?
- suitable to or characteristic of drama“a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape”“a dramatic rescue at sea”
- sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect“a dramatic sunset”“a dramatic pause”
- pertaining to or characteristic of drama“dramatic arts”
Where does dramatic come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin drāmaticus.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with dramatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dramatic.
Questions about saying dramatic
How do you pronounce dramatic?
Say druh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /drəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /drəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dramatic?
Dramatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: druh · MAT · ik.
Is dramatic 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 /drəˈmætɪk/ (druh-MAT-ik).