How to pronounce gabbroic
Say it like ga-BROH-ik. Gabbroic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH).
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- ga
- BROH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gabbroic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gabbroic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ga-BROH-ik.
What does gabbroic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or containing gabbro
Where does gabbroic come from?
From gabbro + -ic.
Words that rhyme with gabbroic
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Questions about saying gabbroic
How do you pronounce gabbroic?
Say ga-BROH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɡæˈbroʊɪk/. In British English it is /ɡæˈbrəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gabbroic?
Gabbroic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BROH). Broken into parts: ga · BROH · ik.
Is gabbroic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡæˈbrəʊɪk/ (ga-BROH-ik).