How to pronounce miotic
Say it like my-OT-ik. Miotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- my
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of miotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: my-OT-ik.
What does miotic mean?
- Causing miosis (the constriction of the pupil of the eye).“Opium is a miotic drug.”
- Any drug that causes miosis.
Words that rhyme with miotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miotic.
Questions about saying miotic
How do you pronounce miotic?
Say my-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /maɪˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miotic?
Miotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: my · OT · ik.
Is miotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /maɪˈɒtɪk/ (my-OT-ik).