How to pronounce phaneritic
Say it like fan-uh-RIT-ik. Phaneritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT).
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- fan
- uh
- RIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phaneritic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phaneritic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fan-uh-RIT-ik.
What does phaneritic mean?
- Pertaining to phanerites, igneous rocks composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye).
Where does phaneritic come from?
From phanerite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with phaneritic
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Questions about saying phaneritic
How do you pronounce phaneritic?
Say fan-uh-RIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfænəˈrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfænəˈrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phaneritic?
Phaneritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT). Broken into parts: fan · uh · RIT · ik.
Is phaneritic 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 /ˌfænəˈrɪtɪk/ (fan-uh-RIT-ik).