How to pronounce porphyritic
Say it like por-fuh-RIT-ik. Porphyritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT).
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- por
- fuh
- RIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porphyritic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of porphyritic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: paw-fuh-RIT-ik.
What does porphyritic mean?
- Of or pertaining to porphyry.
- Containing large crystals in a fine mass of material.
Where does porphyritic come from?
From porphyrite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with porphyritic
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Questions about saying porphyritic
How do you pronounce porphyritic?
Say por-fuh-RIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔrfəˈrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɔːfəˈrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porphyritic?
Porphyritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT). Broken into parts: por · fuh · RIT · ik.
Is porphyritic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpɔːfəˈrɪtɪk/ (paw-fuh-RIT-ik).