How to pronounce periodic
Say it like peer-ee-OD-ik. Periodic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OD).
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- peer
- ee
- OD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of periodic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: peer-ih-OD-ik.
What does periodic mean?
- happening or recurring at regular intervals“the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust”
- recurring or reappearing from time to time“periodic feelings of anxiety”
Words that rhyme with periodic
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Questions about saying periodic
How do you pronounce periodic?
Say peer-ee-OD-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodic?
Periodic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OD). Broken into parts: peer · ee · OD · ik.
Is periodic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpɪərɪˈɒdɪk/ (peer-ih-OD-ik).