How to pronounce satiric
Say it like suh-TIR-ik. Satiric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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- suh
- TIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satiric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of satiric
American and British speakers say satiric in essentially the same way: /səˈtɪrɪk/ in the US and /səˈtɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-TIR-ik.
What does satiric mean?
- Of or pertaining to satire.
Where does satiric come from?
From Middle French satirique, from Late Latin satiricus.
Words that rhyme with satiric
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Questions about saying satiric
How do you pronounce satiric?
Say suh-TIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /səˈtɪrɪk/. In British English it is /səˈtɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satiric?
Satiric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: suh · TIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say satiric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈtɪrɪk/ and the British form is /səˈtɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.