How to pronounce sympathomimetic
Say it like sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik. Sympathomimetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MET).
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- sim
- puh
- thoh
- mih
- MET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sympathomimetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sympathomimetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik.
What does sympathomimetic mean?
- That produces effects similar to those of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Any medicine with this effect.
Where does sympathomimetic come from?
From sympatho- + mimetic.
Words that rhyme with sympathomimetic
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Questions about saying sympathomimetic
How do you pronounce sympathomimetic?
Say sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sympathomimetic?
Sympathomimetic has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MET). Broken into parts: sim · puh · thoh · mih · MET · ik.
Is sympathomimetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsɪmpəθəʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/ (sim-puh-thoh-mih-MET-ik).