How to pronounce propaedeutic
Say it like proh-pee-DYOO-tik. Propaedeutic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DYOO).
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- proh
- pee
- DYOO
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propaedeutic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of propaedeutic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-pee-DYOO-tik.
What does propaedeutic mean?
- Preparatory or introductory.
- An introductory course of instruction.
Words that rhyme with propaedeutic
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Questions about saying propaedeutic
How do you pronounce propaedeutic?
Say proh-pee-DYOO-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊpiˈdjutɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊpiˈdjuːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propaedeutic?
Propaedeutic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DYOO). Broken into parts: proh · pee · DYOO · tik.
Is propaedeutic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌprəʊpiˈdjuːtɪk/ (proh-pee-DYOO-tik).