How to pronounce parenthetic
Say it like per-in-THET-ik. Parenthetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET).
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US American/pɛrɪnˈθɛtɪk/per-in-THET-ik
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- per
- in
- THET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parenthetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
What does parenthetic mean?
adjective
- Of, pertaining to, or as if using parentheses
- That digresses; discursive or rambling
Where does parenthetic come from?
From Latin parentheticus, or a back-formation from parenthetical.
Words that rhyme with parenthetic
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Questions about saying parenthetic
How do you pronounce parenthetic?
Say per-in-THET-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɛrɪnˈθɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parenthetic?
Parenthetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THET). Broken into parts: per · in · THET · ik.