How to pronounce phosphatic
Say it like fahs-FAT-ik. Phosphatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAT).
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- fahs
- FAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phosphatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fahsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FATSay 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 phosphatic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fos-FAT-ik.
What does phosphatic mean?
- Of, relating to, or composed of phosphate.
Where does phosphatic come from?
From phosphate + -ic.
Words that rhyme with phosphatic
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Questions about saying phosphatic
How do you pronounce phosphatic?
Say fahs-FAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /fɑsˈfætɪk/. In British English it is /fɒsˈfætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phosphatic?
Phosphatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAT). Broken into parts: fahs · FAT · ik.
Is phosphatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /fɒsˈfætɪk/ (fos-FAT-ik).