How to pronounce pelagic
Say it like puh-LAJ-ik. Pelagic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAJ).
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- puh
- LAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelagic 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.
- LAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pelagic
American and British speakers say pelagic in essentially the same way: /pəˈlædʒɪk/ in the US and /pəˈlædʒɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LAJ-ik.
What does pelagic mean?
- Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
- Of or pertaining to oceans.
- Any organism that lives in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.
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Words that rhyme with pelagic
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Questions about saying pelagic
How do you pronounce pelagic?
Say puh-LAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlædʒɪk/. In British English it is /pəˈlædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelagic?
Pelagic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAJ). Broken into parts: puh · LAJ · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say pelagic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlædʒɪk/ and the British form is /pəˈlædʒɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.