How to pronounce neoteric
Say it like nee-oh-TER-ik. Neoteric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- nee
- oh
- TER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neoteric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TERSay 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 neoteric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-TER-ik.
What does neoteric mean?
- Modern, new-fangled.
- New; recent.
- A modern author (especially as opposed to a classical writer).
- Someone with new or modern ideas.
Words that rhyme with neoteric
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Questions about saying neoteric
How do you pronounce neoteric?
Say nee-oh-TER-ik. The American pronunciation is /nioʊˈtɛrɪk/. In British English it is /niːəʊˈtɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neoteric?
Neoteric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: nee · oh · TER · ik.
Is neoteric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /niːəʊˈtɛrɪk/ (nee-oh-TER-ik).