How to pronounce schismatic
Say it like shiz-MAT-ik. Schismatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- shiz
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schismatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shizKeep 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 schismatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: shiz-MAT-ik.
What does schismatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a schism.
- Of or pertaining to a schisma.
- Divisive.“schismatic opinions or proposals”
- A person involved in a schism.
Words that rhyme with schismatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schismatic.
Questions about saying schismatic
How do you pronounce schismatic?
Say shiz-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪzˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ʃɪzˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schismatic?
Schismatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: shiz · MAT · ik.
Is schismatic 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 /ʃɪzˈmætɪk/ (shiz-MAT-ik).