How to pronounce pataphysicist
Say it like pat-uh-FIZ-ih-sist. Pataphysicist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ).
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- pat
- uh
- FIZ
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pataphysicist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- patKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pataphysicist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pat-uh-FIZ-ih-sist.
What does pataphysicist mean?
- A person involved in pataphysics.
Questions about saying pataphysicist
How do you pronounce pataphysicist?
Say pat-uh-FIZ-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /pætəˈfɪzɪsɪst/. In British English it is /pætəˈfɪzɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pataphysicist?
Pataphysicist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ). Broken into parts: pat · uh · FIZ · ih · sist.
Is pataphysicist 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 /pætəˈfɪzɪsɪst/ (pat-uh-FIZ-ih-sist).