How to pronounce sybaritic
Say it like sib-uh-RIT-ik. Sybaritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT).
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- sib
- uh
- RIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sybaritic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sybaritic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sib-uh-RIT-ik.
What does sybaritic mean?
- Of or having the qualities of a sybarite (“a person devoted to luxury and pleasure”); dedicated to excessive comfort and enjoyment; decadent, hedonistic, self-indulgent.
Where does sybaritic come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin Sybarīticus (“of or pertaining to Sybaris or its inhabitants”) + English -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’, forming adjectives from nouns).
Words that rhyme with sybaritic
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Questions about saying sybaritic
How do you pronounce sybaritic?
Say sib-uh-RIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sybaritic?
Sybaritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT). Broken into parts: sib · uh · RIT · ik.
Is sybaritic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɪbəˈrɪtɪk/ (sib-uh-RIT-ik).