How to pronounce tabetic
Say it like tuh-BET-ik. Tabetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET).
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- tuh
- BET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BETSay 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 tabetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tuh-BET-ik.
What does tabetic mean?
- Of or pertaining to tabes.
- A person who has tabes.
- A person who has syphilitic tabes dorsalis; a person with advanced syphilis including neurosyphilis.
Words that rhyme with tabetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tabetic.
Questions about saying tabetic
How do you pronounce tabetic?
Say tuh-BET-ik. The American pronunciation is /təˈbɛtɪk/. In British English it is /təˈbɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabetic?
Tabetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BET). Broken into parts: tuh · BET · ik.
Is tabetic 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 /təˈbɛtɪk/ (tuh-BET-ik).