How to pronounce maieutic
Say it like may-YOO-tik. Maieutic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO).
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- may
- YOO
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maieutic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maieutic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: may-YOO-tik.
What does maieutic mean?
- Of or related to the Socratic method.
- Obstetric: of or related to childbirth.
- Midwifery.
Words that rhyme with maieutic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maieutic.
Questions about saying maieutic
How do you pronounce maieutic?
Say may-YOO-tik. The American pronunciation is /meɪˈjutɪk/. In British English it is /meɪˈjuːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maieutic?
Maieutic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO). Broken into parts: may · YOO · tik.
Is maieutic 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 /meɪˈjuːtɪk/ (may-YOO-tik).