How to pronounce stearic
Say it like stee-AR-ik. Stearic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR).
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- stee
- AR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stearic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ARSay 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 stearic
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: STEE-uh-rik.
What does stearic mean?
- Of or relating to stearin, tallow etc.
- Of or relating to stearic acid or its derivatives.
Words that rhyme with stearic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stearic.
Questions about saying stearic
How do you pronounce stearic?
Say stee-AR-ik. The American pronunciation is /stiˈærɪk/. In British English it is /ˈstiərɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stearic?
Stearic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AR). Broken into parts: stee · AR · ik.
Is stearic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈstiərɪk/ (STEE-uh-rik).