How to pronounce peripatetic
Say it like per-ih-puh-TET-ik. Peripatetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TET).
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- per
- ih
- puh
- TET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peripatetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of peripatetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: per-ih-puh-TET-ik.
What does peripatetic mean?
- One who walks about; a pedestrian; an itinerant.
- Alternative letter-case form of Peripatetic (“Aristotelian”).
- Tending to walk about.
- Constantly traveling.
- Alternative letter-case form of Peripatetic.
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Words that rhyme with peripatetic
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Questions about saying peripatetic
How do you pronounce peripatetic?
Say per-ih-puh-TET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peripatetic?
Peripatetic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TET). Broken into parts: per · ih · puh · TET · ik.
Is peripatetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/ (per-ih-puh-TET-ik).