How to pronounce sarcastic
Say it like sar-KAS-tik. Sarcastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAS).
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- sar
- KAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarcastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sarcastic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: sah-KAS-TIK.
What does sarcastic mean?
- expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
Words that rhyme with sarcastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sarcastic.
Questions about saying sarcastic
How do you pronounce sarcastic?
Say sar-KAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈkæstɪk/. In British English it is /sɑːˈkæˈstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarcastic?
Sarcastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAS). Broken into parts: sar · KAS · tik.
Is sarcastic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈkæˈstɪk/ (sah-KAS-TIK).