How to pronounce peptic
Say it like PEP-tik. Peptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP).
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- PEP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peptic
American and British speakers say peptic in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛptɪk/ in the US and /ˈpɛptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEP-tik.
What does peptic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
- Of or pertaining to pepsin.
- An agent that promotes digestion.
- The digestive organs.
Words that rhyme with peptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peptic.
Questions about saying peptic
How do you pronounce peptic?
Say PEP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peptic?
Peptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEP). Broken into parts: PEP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say peptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛptɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpɛptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.