How to pronounce natick
Say it like NAY-tik. Natick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Natick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay 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 natick
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAY-tik.
What does natick mean?
- An intersection of two obscure crossword puzzle clues.
Where does natick come from?
Named after Natick, Massachusetts, used as an example of an obscure clue with, “Town at the eighth mile of the Boston Marathon”.
Questions about saying natick
How do you pronounce natick?
Say NAY-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈneɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in natick?
Natick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · tik.
Is natick 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 /ˈneɪtɪk/ (NAY-tik).