How to pronounce mimetic
Say it like mih-MET-ik. Mimetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET).
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- mih
- MET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mimetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mimetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mih-MET-ik.
What does mimetic mean?
- Exhibiting mimesis.
- Imitative.
- Something mimetic or imitative.
- A type of mnemonic in the form of a picture.
- A substance with similar pharmacological effects as another substance or as a lifestyle intervention such as diet or exercise.“caloric restriction mimetic”
Words that rhyme with mimetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mimetic.
Questions about saying mimetic
How do you pronounce mimetic?
Say mih-MET-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈmɛtɪk/. In British English it is /mɪˈmɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mimetic?
Mimetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MET). Broken into parts: mih · MET · ik.
Is mimetic 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 /mɪˈmɛtɪk/ (mih-MET-ik).