How to pronounce lymphatic
Say it like lim-FAT-ik. Lymphatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAT).
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- lim
- FAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lymphatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FATSay 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 lymphatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lim-FAT-ik.
What does lymphatic mean?
- Pertaining to lymph or the lymphatic system.
- Lacking energy or enthusiasm; having characteristics once associated with an excess of lymph: lack of muscle tone, paleness, sluggishness, etc.
- A vessel that transports lymph.
Where does lymphatic come from?
From lymph + -atic.
Words that rhyme with lymphatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lymphatic.
Questions about saying lymphatic
How do you pronounce lymphatic?
Say lim-FAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪmˈfætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɪmˈfætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lymphatic?
Lymphatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAT). Broken into parts: lim · FAT · ik.
Is lymphatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌlɪmˈfætɪk/ (lim-FAT-ik).