How to pronounce theriac
Say it like THEER-ee-ak. Theriac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEER).
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- THEER
- ee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theriac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of theriac
American and British speakers say theriac in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪriˌæk/ in the US and /ˈθɪərɪæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEER-ih-ak.
What does theriac mean?
- A hyponym of panacea.
- Synonym of theriacal: of or related to theriac.
Questions about saying theriac
How do you pronounce theriac?
Say THEER-ee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪriˌæk/. In British English it is /ˈθɪərɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theriac?
Theriac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEER). Broken into parts: THEER · ee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say theriac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪriˌæk/ and the British form is /ˈθɪərɪæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.