How to pronounce pancreatic
Say it like pan-kree-AT-ik. Pancreatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT).
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- pan
- kree
- AT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pancreatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pancreatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pan-kree-AT-ik.
What does pancreatic mean?
- Belonging or relating to the pancreas.
Words that rhyme with pancreatic
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Questions about saying pancreatic
How do you pronounce pancreatic?
Say pan-kree-AT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpænkriˈætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpænkriˈætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pancreatic?
Pancreatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT). Broken into parts: pan · kree · AT · ik.
Is pancreatic 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 /ˌpænkriˈætɪk/ (pan-kree-AT-ik).