How to pronounce sporadic
Say it like spuh-RAD-ik. Sporadic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD).
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- spuh
- RAD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sporadic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RADSay 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 sporadic
American and British speakers say sporadic in essentially the same way: /spəˈrædɪk/ in the US and /spəˈrædɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: spuh-RAD-ik.
What does sporadic mean?
- Rare and scattered in occurrence.
- Exhibiting random behavior; patternless.
- Not belonging to any infinite family; an exception to an otherwise orderly classification.
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Words that rhyme with sporadic
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Questions about saying sporadic
How do you pronounce sporadic?
Say spuh-RAD-ik. The American pronunciation is /spəˈrædɪk/. In British English it is /spəˈrædɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sporadic?
Sporadic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAD). Broken into parts: spuh · RAD · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say sporadic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spəˈrædɪk/ and the British form is /spəˈrædɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.