How to pronounce neritic
Say it like nuh-RIT-ik. Neritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIT).
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- nuh
- RIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neritic 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.
- RITSay 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 neritic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuh-RIT-ik.
What does neritic mean?
- Of or relating to a marine environment of shallow waters.
Where does neritic come from?
First attested in 1891.
Words that rhyme with neritic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neritic.
Questions about saying neritic
How do you pronounce neritic?
Say nuh-RIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /nəˈrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /nəˈrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neritic?
Neritic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIT). Broken into parts: nuh · RIT · ik.
Is neritic 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 /nəˈrɪtɪk/ (nuh-RIT-ik).