How to pronounce nepotic
Say it like nuh-POT-ik. Nepotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POT).
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- nuh
- POT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nepotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POTSay 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 nepotic
- 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: nuh-POT-ik.
What does nepotic mean?
- nepotistic
Words that rhyme with nepotic
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Questions about saying nepotic
How do you pronounce nepotic?
Say nuh-POT-ik. The American pronunciation is /nəˈpɑtɪk/. In British English it is /nəˈpɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nepotic?
Nepotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POT). Broken into parts: nuh · POT · ik.
Is nepotic 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 /nəˈpɒtɪk/ (nuh-POT-ik).