How to pronounce drastic
Say it like DRAS-tik. Drastic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAS).
- DRAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of drastic
American and British speakers say drastic in essentially the same way: /ˈdræstɪk/ in the US and /ˈdræstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAS-tik.
What does drastic mean?
- Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.“If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.”
- Acting rapidly or violently.
- A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with drastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drastic.
Questions about saying drastic
How do you pronounce drastic?
Say DRAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdræstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdræstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drastic?
Drastic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAS). Broken into parts: DRAS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say drastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdræstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈdræstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.