How to pronounce hermaphroditic
Say it like her-maf-ruh-DIT-ik. Hermaphroditic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DIT).
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US American/hɚˌmæfrəˈdɪtɪk/her-maf-ruh-DIT-ik
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- her
- maf
- ruh
- DIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hermaphroditic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- herKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- mafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does hermaphroditic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to hermaphrodism; being a hermaphrodite.
- Possessing the reproductive organs of both sexes.
- Relating to the metaphysical integration of two complementary principles, often framed as masculine and feminine, active and receptive, solar and lunar, force and form, etc.
Where does hermaphroditic come from?
From hermaphrodite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with hermaphroditic
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Questions about saying hermaphroditic
How do you pronounce hermaphroditic?
Say her-maf-ruh-DIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /hɚˌmæfrəˈdɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hermaphroditic?
Hermaphroditic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DIT). Broken into parts: her · maf · ruh · DIT · ik.