How to pronounce thematic
Say it like thee-MAT-ik. Thematic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- thee
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thematic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 thematic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: thih-MAT-ik.
What does thematic mean?
- Relating to or having a theme (“subject”) or a topic.“He had a thematic collection of postage stamps with flags on them (where (UK) thematic collection is equivalent to (US) topical collection)”
- Relating to a melodic subject.
- Of a word stem, ending in a vowel that appears in or otherwise influences the noun or verb's inflection.
- A postage stamp that is part of a thematic collection.
- A case that indicates the (usually inanimate) party which is a participant to the verbal predicate where that participant does not undergo any tangible change of state.
Words that rhyme with thematic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thematic.
Questions about saying thematic
How do you pronounce thematic?
Say thee-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /θiˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /θɪˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thematic?
Thematic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: thee · MAT · ik.
Is thematic 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 /θɪˈmætɪk/ (thih-MAT-ik).