How to pronounce spermatic
Say it like sper-MAT-ik. Spermatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- sper
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spermatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sperKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 spermatic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: spuh-MAT-ik.
What does spermatic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling sperm.
- Producing, conveying or containing sperm; seminiferous.
Words that rhyme with spermatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spermatic.
Questions about saying spermatic
How do you pronounce spermatic?
Say sper-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /spɚˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /spəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spermatic?
Spermatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: sper · MAT · ik.
Is spermatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /spəˈmætɪk/ (spuh-MAT-ik).