How to pronounce sclerotic
Say it like skluh-ROT-ik. Sclerotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT).
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- skluh
- ROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sclerotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sclerotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skluh-ROT-ik.
What does sclerotic mean?
- Of or relating to the sclera of the eye.
- Having or relating to sclerosis; hardened.
- Hard and insular; resistant to change.“sclerotic bureaucracy”
- Synonym of sclera.
Where does sclerotic come from?
From scler(a) + -otic.
Words that rhyme with sclerotic
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Questions about saying sclerotic
How do you pronounce sclerotic?
Say skluh-ROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /skləˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /skləˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sclerotic?
Sclerotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROT). Broken into parts: skluh · ROT · ik.
Is sclerotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /skləˈrɒtɪk/ (skluh-ROT-ik).