How to pronounce sympatric
Say it like sim-PAT-rik. Sympatric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT).
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- sim
- PAT
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sympatric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sympatric
American and British speakers say sympatric in essentially the same way: /sɪmˈpætrɪk/ in the US and /sɪmˈpætrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sim-PAT-rik.
What does sympatric mean?
- Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.
Where does sympatric come from?
From sympatry + -ic.
Words that rhyme with sympatric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sympatric.
Questions about saying sympatric
How do you pronounce sympatric?
Say sim-PAT-rik. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈpætrɪk/. In British English it is /sɪmˈpætrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sympatric?
Sympatric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAT). Broken into parts: sim · PAT · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say sympatric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪmˈpætrɪk/ and the British form is /sɪmˈpætrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.