How to pronounce necrotic
Say it like neh-KROT-ik. Necrotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROT).
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- neh
- KROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necrotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KROTSay 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 necrotic
- 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: neh-KROT-ik.
What does necrotic mean?
- Of or pertaining to necrosis, particularly of tissue.
Words that rhyme with necrotic
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Questions about saying necrotic
How do you pronounce necrotic?
Say neh-KROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈkrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /nɛˈkrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necrotic?
Necrotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROT). Broken into parts: neh · KROT · ik.
Is necrotic 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 /nɛˈkrɒtɪk/ (neh-KROT-ik).