How to pronounce dyspeptic
Say it like dis-PEP-tik. Dyspeptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEP).
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- dis
- PEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dyspeptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dyspeptic
American and British speakers say dyspeptic in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/ in the US and /dɪˈspɛptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPEP-tik.
What does dyspeptic mean?
- A dyspeptic person.
- Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion.
- Irritable or morose.
Where does dyspeptic come from?
First attested in 1694.
Words that rhyme with dyspeptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dyspeptic.
Questions about saying dyspeptic
How do you pronounce dyspeptic?
Say dis-PEP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/. In British English it is /dɪˈspɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dyspeptic?
Dyspeptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEP). Broken into parts: dis · PEP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say dyspeptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪˈspɛptɪk/ and the British form is /dɪˈspɛptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.