How to pronounce rhetorician
Say it like ret-uh-RISH-un. Rhetorician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH).
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- ret
- uh
- RISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhetorician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- retGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rhetorician
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ret-uh-RISH-un.
What does rhetorician mean?
- An expert or student of rhetoric.“Themistocles was a rhetorician.”
- An orator or eloquent public speaker.
Where does rhetorician come from?
From Middle English rethoricien, from Old French retoricien; equivalent to rhetoric + -ian.
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Words that rhyme with rhetorician
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Questions about saying rhetorician
How do you pronounce rhetorician?
Say ret-uh-RISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhetorician?
Rhetorician has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RISH). Broken into parts: ret · uh · RISH · un.
Is rhetorician 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 /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/ (ret-uh-RISH-un).