How to pronounce prismatic
Say it like priz-MAT-ik. Prismatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- priz
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prismatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MATSay 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 prismatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: priz-MAT-ik.
What does prismatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a prism; having the form of a prism; containing one or more prisms.
- Separated or distributed by, or as if by, a transparent prism; formed by a prism; varied or brilliant in color.
Where does prismatic come from?
Borrowed from French prismatique.
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Words that rhyme with prismatic
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Questions about saying prismatic
How do you pronounce prismatic?
Say priz-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /prɪzˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /prɪzˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prismatic?
Prismatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: priz · MAT · ik.
Is prismatic 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 /prɪzˈmætɪk/ (priz-MAT-ik).