How to pronounce sciatica
Say it like sy-AT-ih-kuh. Sciatica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- sy
- AT
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sciatica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sciatica
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-AT-ih-kuh.
What does sciatica mean?
- Neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, characterized by pain radiating down through the buttocks and the back of the thigh.
Questions about saying sciatica
How do you pronounce sciatica?
Say sy-AT-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈætɪkə/. In British English it is /saɪˈætɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sciatica?
Sciatica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: sy · AT · ih · kuh.
Is sciatica 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 /saɪˈætɪkə/ (sy-AT-ih-kuh).