How to pronounce schematic
Say it like skih-MAT-ik. Schematic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- skih
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 schematic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skih-MAT-ik.
What does schematic mean?
- Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.
- Sketchy, incomplete.
- Relating to a schema.
- A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to illustrate a system at an abstract level. Schematic drawings often use standard symbols for clarity.“I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout.”
Where does schematic come from?
From scheme or schema + -atic.
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Questions about saying schematic
How do you pronounce schematic?
Say skih-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /skɪˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /skɪˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schematic?
Schematic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: skih · MAT · ik.
Is schematic 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 /skɪˈmætɪk/ (skih-MAT-ik).