How to pronounce racemic
Say it like ruh-SEE-mik. Racemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ruh
- SEE
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racemic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racemic
American and British speakers say racemic in essentially the same way: /rəˈsimɪk/ in the US and /rəˈsiːmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-SEE-mik.
What does racemic mean?
- Containing equal amounts of dextrorotatory (+) and levorotatory (−) stereoisomers and therefore not optically active.
Where does racemic come from?
From French racémique, from Latin racēmus (“cluster or bunch of grapes”) + -ique or from raceme + -ic.
Words that rhyme with racemic
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Questions about saying racemic
How do you pronounce racemic?
Say ruh-SEE-mik. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsimɪk/. In British English it is /rəˈsiːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racemic?
Racemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ruh · SEE · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say racemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsimɪk/ and the British form is /rəˈsiːmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.