How to pronounce phlegmatic
Say it like fleg-MAT-ik. Phlegmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- fleg
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlegmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flegKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- MATSay 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 phlegmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fleg-MAT-ik.
What does phlegmatic mean?
- Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
- Generating, causing, or full of phlegm.“phlegmatic humors”
- One who has a phlegmatic disposition.
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Words that rhyme with phlegmatic
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Questions about saying phlegmatic
How do you pronounce phlegmatic?
Say fleg-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /flɛɡˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /flɛɡˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlegmatic?
Phlegmatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: fleg · MAT · ik.
Is phlegmatic 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 /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ (fleg-MAT-ik).