How to pronounce dramatics
Say it like druh-MAT-iks. Dramatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
- druh
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dramatics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dramatics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: druh-MAT-iks.
What does dramatics mean?
- The art of acting and stagecraft.
- Dramatic behaviour.
Where does dramatics come from?
From dramatic + -s; see -ics.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- histrionics
- dramaturgy
- dramatic art
- theater
- theatre
Words that rhyme with dramatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dramatics.
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- systematics
- kinematics
- statics
- telematics
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Questions about saying dramatics
How do you pronounce dramatics?
Say druh-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /drəˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /drəˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dramatics?
Dramatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: druh · MAT · iks.
Is dramatics 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 /drəˈmætɪks/ (druh-MAT-iks).