How to pronounce energetic
Say it like en-er-JET-ik. Energetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JET).
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- en
- er
- JET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Energetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- JETSay 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 energetic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-uh-JET-ik.
What does energetic mean?
- possessing or exerting or displaying energy“an energetic fund raiser for the college”“an energetic group of hikers”
- working hard to promote an enterprise
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Words that rhyme with energetic
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Questions about saying energetic
How do you pronounce energetic?
Say en-er-JET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in energetic?
Energetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JET). Broken into parts: en · er · JET · ik.
Is energetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ (en-uh-JET-ik).