How to pronounce pedantic
Say it like puh-DAN-tik. Pedantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN).
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US American/pəˈdæntɪk/puh-DAN-tik
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- puh
- DAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pedantic 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.
- DANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does pedantic mean?
adjective
- Being overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning, like a pedant.
- Tending to show off one’s knowledge, often in a tiresome manner.
Where does pedantic come from?
From pedant + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with pedantic
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Questions about saying pedantic
How do you pronounce pedantic?
Say puh-DAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /pəˈdæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pedantic?
Pedantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAN). Broken into parts: puh · DAN · tik.