How to pronounce rachitic
Say it like ruh-KIT-ik. Rachitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIT).
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- ruh
- KIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rachitic 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.
- KITSay 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 rachitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ruh-KIT-ik.
What does rachitic mean?
- Of or pertaining to, or affected by, rickets (“a disorder of infancy and early childhood due to a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft or weak bones”).
- In a precarious or weak condition; likely to break down or collapse; feeble, rickety.
Where does rachitic come from?
From rachitis (“rickets”) + -ic (suffix forming adjectives from nouns with the sense ‘of or pertaining to’), possibly modeled after French rachitique or Late Latin rachiticus.
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Words that rhyme with rachitic
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Questions about saying rachitic
How do you pronounce rachitic?
Say ruh-KIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkɪtɪk/. In British English it is /rəˈkɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rachitic?
Rachitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIT). Broken into parts: ruh · KIT · ik.
Is rachitic 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 /rəˈkɪtɪk/ (ruh-KIT-ik).