How to pronounce eidetic
Say it like eye-DET-ik. Eidetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- eye
- DET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eidetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eidetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: eye-DET-ik.
What does eidetic mean?
- Marked by or resulting from extraordinary ability to recall detailed and vivid mental images of visual images.“an eidetic memory”
- Of or relating to the essential forms of a phenomena.
Words that rhyme with eidetic
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Questions about saying eidetic
How do you pronounce eidetic?
Say eye-DET-ik. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɛtɪk/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eidetic?
Eidetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: eye · DET · ik.
Is eidetic 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 /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ (eye-DET-ik).