How to pronounce phoretic
Say it like fuh-RET-ik. Phoretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- fuh
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phoretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay 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 phoretic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-RET-ik.
What does phoretic mean?
- Of or pertaining to phoresy or to phoronts
Words that rhyme with phoretic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phoretic.
Questions about saying phoretic
How do you pronounce phoretic?
Say fuh-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /fəˈrɛtɪk/. In British English it is /fəˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phoretic?
Phoretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: fuh · RET · ik.
Is phoretic 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 /fəˈrɛtɪk/ (fuh-RET-ik).