How to pronounce herpetic
Say it like her-PET-ik. Herpetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET).
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- her
- PET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herpetic 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.
- PETSay 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 herpetic
- 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: hur-PET-ik.
What does herpetic mean?
- Of or pertaining to herpes, or to any herpesvirus or herpesvirus-caused disease.
Words that rhyme with herpetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of herpetic.
Questions about saying herpetic
How do you pronounce herpetic?
Say her-PET-ik. The American pronunciation is /hɚˈpɛtɪk/. In British English it is /hɜːˈpɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herpetic?
Herpetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PET). Broken into parts: her · PET · ik.
Is herpetic 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 /hɜːˈpɛtɪk/ (hur-PET-ik).