How to pronounce palmitic
Say it like pal-MIT-ik. Palmitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- pal
- MIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palmitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MITSay 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 palmitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pal-MIT-ik.
What does palmitic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or derived from palmitic acid.
Where does palmitic come from?
From French palmite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with palmitic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palmitic.
Questions about saying palmitic
How do you pronounce palmitic?
Say pal-MIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /pælˈmɪtɪk/. In British English it is /pælˈmɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palmitic?
Palmitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: pal · MIT · ik.
Is palmitic 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 /pælˈmɪtɪk/ (pal-MIT-ik).