How to pronounce phreatic
Say it like free-AT-ik. Phreatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- free
- AT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phreatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- freeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ATSay 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 phreatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: free-AT-ik.
What does phreatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to ground water; (volcanology) involving explosively rapid heating of ground water by magma.
Words that rhyme with phreatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phreatic.
Questions about saying phreatic
How do you pronounce phreatic?
Say free-AT-ik. The American pronunciation is /friˈætɪk/. In British English it is /friˈætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phreatic?
Phreatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: free · AT · ik.
Is phreatic 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 /friˈætɪk/ (free-AT-ik).