How to pronounce mithridatic
Say it like mith-rih-DAY-tik. Mithridatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- mith
- rih
- DAY
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mithridatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mithridatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mith-rih-DAY-tik.
What does mithridatic mean?
- Of or related to mithridatism, the gradual acquisition of immunity to poison through repeated exposure.
Where does mithridatic come from?
General application of Mithridatic, q.v.
Questions about saying mithridatic
How do you pronounce mithridatic?
Say mith-rih-DAY-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪθrɪˈdeɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɪθrɪˈdeɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mithridatic?
Mithridatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: mith · rih · DAY · tik.
Is mithridatic 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 /ˌmɪθrɪˈdeɪtɪk/ (mith-rih-DAY-tik).