How to pronounce enigmatic
Say it like en-ig-MAT-ik. Enigmatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- en
- ig
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enigmatic 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.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enigmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-ig-MAT-ik.
What does enigmatic mean?
- Pertaining to an enigma.
- Mysterious.
- Defying description.
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Questions about saying enigmatic
How do you pronounce enigmatic?
Say en-ig-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enigmatic?
Enigmatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: en · ig · MAT · ik.
Is enigmatic 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 /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ (en-ig-MAT-ik).