How to pronounce nephritic
Say it like neh-FRIT-ik. Nephritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRIT).
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- neh
- FRIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephritic 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.
- FRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nephritic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: neh-FRIT-ik.
What does nephritic mean?
- Of, relating to, or affected with nephritis or nephritic syndrome.
- Someone with nephritis.
Where does nephritic come from?
From Middle English neufretic, from Medieval Latin nefreticus; compare Classical Latin nephrīticus; equivalent to nephritis + -ic = nephr- (“kidney”) + itis (“inflammation”) + -ic (“related”).
Words that rhyme with nephritic
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Questions about saying nephritic
How do you pronounce nephritic?
Say neh-FRIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /nɛˈfrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /nɛˈfrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephritic?
Nephritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRIT). Broken into parts: neh · FRIT · ik.
Is nephritic 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 /nɛˈfrɪtɪk/ (neh-FRIT-ik).