How to pronounce pyretic
Say it like py-RET-ik. Pyretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- py
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RETSay 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 pyretic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: py-RET-ik.
What does pyretic mean?
- Caused by, pertaining to or resulting in fever.
- A remedy for fever.
Words that rhyme with pyretic
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Questions about saying pyretic
How do you pronounce pyretic?
Say py-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈrɛtɪk/. In British English it is /paɪˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyretic?
Pyretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: py · RET · ik.
Is pyretic 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 /paɪˈrɛtɪk/ (py-RET-ik).