How to pronounce patristic
Say it like puh-TRIS-tik. Patristic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIS).
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- puh
- TRIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Patristic 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.
- TRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of patristic
American and British speakers say patristic in essentially the same way: /pəˈtrɪstɪk/ in the US and /pəˈtrɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-TRIS-tik.
What does patristic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the fathers of the early Christian church, especially their writings.
- Relating to a lineage.
Where does patristic come from?
From patri- + -istic.
Words that rhyme with patristic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of patristic.
Questions about saying patristic
How do you pronounce patristic?
Say puh-TRIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtrɪstɪk/. In British English it is /pəˈtrɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in patristic?
Patristic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIS). Broken into parts: puh · TRIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say patristic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈtrɪstɪk/ and the British form is /pəˈtrɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.