How to pronounce syllabic
Say it like sih-LAB-ik. Syllabic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- sih
- LAB
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllabic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay 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 syllabic
American and British speakers say syllabic in essentially the same way: /sɪˈlæbɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈlæbɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LAB-ik.
What does syllabic mean?
- Of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable or syllables.
- Pronounced with every syllable distinct.
- Designating a sound that is or can be the most sonorant segment of a syllable, as a vowel or a resonant. In the word riddle ([ɹɪdl̩]), the two syllabic sounds are [ɪ] and [l̩].
- A syllabic sound.
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Questions about saying syllabic
How do you pronounce syllabic?
Say sih-LAB-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlæbɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈlæbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllabic?
Syllabic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: sih · LAB · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say syllabic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈlæbɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈlæbɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.