How to pronounce paretic
Say it like puh-RET-ik. Paretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- puh
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay 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 paretic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-RET-ik.
What does paretic mean?
- Pertaining to paresis.
- A person who has paresis.
Where does paretic come from?
From paresis.
Words that rhyme with paretic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paretic.
Questions about saying paretic
How do you pronounce paretic?
Say puh-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɛtɪk/. In British English it is /pəˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paretic?
Paretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: puh · RET · ik.
Is paretic 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 /pəˈrɛtɪk/ (puh-RET-ik).