How to pronounce sovietic
Say it like soh-vee-ET-ik. Sovietic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET).
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- soh
- vee
- ET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sovietic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sovietic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: soh-vee-ET-ik.
What does sovietic mean?
- Synonym of soviet.
Words that rhyme with sovietic
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Questions about saying sovietic
How do you pronounce sovietic?
Say soh-vee-ET-ik. The American pronunciation is /soʊviˈɛtɪk/. In British English it is /səʊviˈɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sovietic?
Sovietic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET). Broken into parts: soh · vee · ET · ik.
Is sovietic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /səʊviˈɛtɪk/ (soh-vee-ET-ik).