How to pronounce planetic
Say it like pluh-NET-ik. Planetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- pluh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay 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 planetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pluh-NET-ik.
What does planetic mean?
- Of or relating to planets; planetary.
- Of or relating to the transfer of nuclei between cells (in certain fungi and algae species).
Words that rhyme with planetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planetic.
Questions about saying planetic
How do you pronounce planetic?
Say pluh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /pləˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /pləˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planetic?
Planetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: pluh · NET · ik.
Is planetic 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 /pləˈnɛtɪk/ (pluh-NET-ik).