How to pronounce idiopathic
Say it like id-ee-oh-PATH-uk. Idiopathic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PATH).
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US American/ˌɪdioʊˈpæθək/id-ee-oh-PATH-uk
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- id
- ee
- oh
- PATH
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiopathic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- idGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does idiopathic mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or designating a disease or condition having no known cause.
Where does idiopathic come from?
From idio- + -pathic.
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Questions about saying idiopathic
How do you pronounce idiopathic?
Say id-ee-oh-PATH-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊˈpæθək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiopathic?
Idiopathic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PATH). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · PATH · uk.