How to pronounce rheumatic
Say it like roo-MAT-ik. Rheumatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- roo
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rheumatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rheumatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: roo-MAT-ik.
What does rheumatic mean?
- A person suffering from rheumatism
- Resembling or relating to rheumatism.
- Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.
Words that rhyme with rheumatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rheumatic.
Questions about saying rheumatic
How do you pronounce rheumatic?
Say roo-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ruˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ruːˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rheumatic?
Rheumatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: roo · MAT · ik.
Is rheumatic 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 /ruːˈmætɪk/ (roo-MAT-ik).