How to pronounce phonematic
Say it like foh-nuh-MAT-ik. Phonematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- foh
- nuh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 phonematic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-nuh-MAT-ik.
What does phonematic mean?
- Pertaining to phonemes.
Where does phonematic come from?
From phoneme + -atic.
Words that rhyme with phonematic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonematic.
Questions about saying phonematic
How do you pronounce phonematic?
Say foh-nuh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊnəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊnəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonematic?
Phonematic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: foh · nuh · MAT · ik.
Is phonematic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌfəʊnəˈmætɪk/ (foh-nuh-MAT-ik).