How to pronounce tetanic
Say it like tuh-TAN-ik. Tetanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- tuh
- TAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetanic 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.
- TANSay 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 tetanic
American and British speakers say tetanic in essentially the same way: /təˈtænɪk/ in the US and /təˈtænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-TAN-ik.
What does tetanic mean?
- Of or relating to tetanus.
- Causing tetanus.
- Of or relating to tetany.
- Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.“Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics.”
Where does tetanic come from?
From French tétanique.
Words that rhyme with tetanic
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Questions about saying tetanic
How do you pronounce tetanic?
Say tuh-TAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /təˈtænɪk/. In British English it is /təˈtænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetanic?
Tetanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: tuh · TAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say tetanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈtænɪk/ and the British form is /təˈtænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.