How to pronounce maieutics
Say it like may-YOO-tiks. Maieutics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/meɪˈjutɪks/may-YOO-tiks
UK British/meɪˈjuːtɪks/may-YOO-tiks
- may
- YOO
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maieutics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of maieutics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: may-YOO-tiks.
What does maieutics mean?
noun
- Synonym of Socratic method.
Words that rhyme with maieutics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maieutics.
Questions about saying maieutics
How do you pronounce maieutics?
Say may-YOO-tiks. The American pronunciation is /meɪˈjutɪks/. In British English it is /meɪˈjuːtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maieutics?
Maieutics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOO). Broken into parts: may · YOO · tiks.
Is maieutics 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 /meɪˈjuːtɪks/ (may-YOO-tiks).