How to pronounce therapeutic
Say it like ther-uh-PYOO-tik. Therapeutic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOO).
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- ther
- uh
- PYOO
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Therapeutic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- therGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of therapeutic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ther-uh-PYOO-tik.
What does therapeutic mean?
- tending to cure or restore to health“curative powers of herbal remedies”“her gentle healing hand”
- relating to or involved in therapy“therapeutic approach to criminality”
- a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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Words that rhyme with therapeutic
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Questions about saying therapeutic
How do you pronounce therapeutic?
Say ther-uh-PYOO-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌθɛrəˈpjutɪk/. In British English it is /ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in therapeutic?
Therapeutic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PYOO). Broken into parts: ther · uh · PYOO · tik.
Is therapeutic 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 /ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/ (ther-uh-PYOO-tik).