How to pronounce symptomatic
Say it like simp-tuh-MAT-ik. Symptomatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- simp
- tuh
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symptomatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay 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 symptomatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: simp-tuh-MAT-ik.
What does symptomatic mean?
- Showing symptoms.
- Constituting a symptom or indication; characteristic, indicative.“The city's problems are symptomatic of the crisis that is spreading throughout the country.”
- Of a treatment, that only affects the symptoms of a disease without targeting the underlying cause.
- A person exhibiting the symptoms of an illness.
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Words that rhyme with symptomatic
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Questions about saying symptomatic
How do you pronounce symptomatic?
Say simp-tuh-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symptomatic?
Symptomatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: simp · tuh · MAT · ik.
Is symptomatic 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 /ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/ (simp-tuh-MAT-ik).