How to pronounce splenic
Say it like SPLEE-nik. Splenic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEE).
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- SPLEE
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of splenic
American and British speakers say splenic in essentially the same way: /ˈsplinɪk/ in the US and /ˈspliːnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPLEE-nik.
What does splenic mean?
- Of, related to, or located near the spleen.
Words that rhyme with splenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splenic.
Questions about saying splenic
How do you pronounce splenic?
Say SPLEE-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplinɪk/. In British English it is /ˈspliːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splenic?
Splenic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEE). Broken into parts: SPLEE · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say splenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsplinɪk/ and the British form is /ˈspliːnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.