How to pronounce idiosyncratic
Say it like id-ee-oh-sing-KRAT-ik. Idiosyncratic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KRAT).
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- id
- ee
- oh
- sing
- KRAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idiosyncratic 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KRATSay 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 idiosyncratic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: id-ee-oh-sing-KRAT-ik.
What does idiosyncratic mean?
- Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.
Where does idiosyncratic come from?
From idiosyncrasy + -ic.
Words that rhyme with idiosyncratic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idiosyncratic.
Questions about saying idiosyncratic
How do you pronounce idiosyncratic?
Say id-ee-oh-sing-KRAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪdioʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idiosyncratic?
Idiosyncratic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KRAT). Broken into parts: id · ee · oh · sing · KRAT · ik.
Is idiosyncratic 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 /ˌɪdiəʊsɪŋˈkrætɪk/ (id-ee-oh-sing-KRAT-ik).