How to pronounce sarchotic
Say it like sar-KAH-tik. Sarchotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- sar
- KAH
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarchotic 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.
- KAHSay 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 sarchotic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sah-KOT-ik.
What does sarchotic mean?
- When you are so sarcastic that people don't know whether you're joking or if you're just psychotic.
Where does sarchotic come from?
Blend of sarcastic + psychotic.
Words that rhyme with sarchotic
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Questions about saying sarchotic
How do you pronounce sarchotic?
Say sar-KAH-tik. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈkɑtɪk/. In British English it is /sɑːˈkɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarchotic?
Sarchotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: sar · KAH · tik.
Is sarchotic 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 /sɑːˈkɒtɪk/ (sah-KOT-ik).