How to pronounce rhapontic
Say it like ruh-PON-tik. Rhapontic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON).
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- ruh
- PON
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhapontic 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.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rhapontic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ruh-PON-tik.
What does rhapontic mean?
- The false rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum)
Words that rhyme with rhapontic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhapontic.
Questions about saying rhapontic
How do you pronounce rhapontic?
Say ruh-PON-tik. The American pronunciation is /rəˈpɑntɪk/. In British English it is /rəˈpɒntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhapontic?
Rhapontic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PON). Broken into parts: ruh · PON · tik.
Is rhapontic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /rəˈpɒntɪk/ (ruh-PON-tik).