How to pronounce scientific
Say it like sy-un-TIF-ik. Scientific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIF).
- sy
- un
- TIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scientific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIFSay 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 scientific
American and British speakers say scientific in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sy-un-TIF-ik.
What does scientific mean?
- Related or connected to science
- Derived from or consistent with the scientific method.
- In accord with the procedures, methods, conduct and accepted conventions of modern science.
Where does scientific come from?
Borrowed from Middle French scientifique, from Medieval Latin scientificus (“pertaining to science”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- methodical
- systematic
- sciential
- ultrascientific
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with scientific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scientific.
Questions about saying scientific
How do you pronounce scientific?
Say sy-un-TIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scientific?
Scientific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIF). Broken into parts: sy · un · TIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say scientific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.