How to pronounce marasmatic
Say it like mar-uz-MAT-ik. Marasmatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- mar
- uz
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marasmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay 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 marasmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mar-uz-MAT-ik.
What does marasmatic mean?
- An obtuse person who performs and permits behaviors devoid of logic or reason; an imbecile.
Words that rhyme with marasmatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marasmatic.
Questions about saying marasmatic
How do you pronounce marasmatic?
Say mar-uz-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /mærəzˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /mærəzˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marasmatic?
Marasmatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: mar · uz · MAT · ik.
Is marasmatic 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 /mærəzˈmætɪk/ (mar-uz-MAT-ik).