How to pronounce nomothetic
Say it like nom-uh-THET-ik. Nomothetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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- nom
- uh
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomothetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THETSay 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 nomothetic
- 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: nom-uh-THET-ik.
What does nomothetic mean?
- Relating to the underlying laws of a subject.
Words that rhyme with nomothetic
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Questions about saying nomothetic
How do you pronounce nomothetic?
Say nom-uh-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑməˈθɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌnɒməˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomothetic?
Nomothetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: nom · uh · THET · ik.
Is nomothetic 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 /ˌnɒməˈθɛtɪk/ (nom-uh-THET-ik).