How to pronounce thoracic
Say it like thor-AS-ik. Thoracic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS).
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US American/θɔˈræsɪk/thor-AS-ik
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- thor
- AS
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoracic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ASSay 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.
What does thoracic mean?
adjective
- Of the thorax.
- One of a group of fishes having the ventral fins placed beneath the thorax or beneath the pectoral fins.
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Words that rhyme with thoracic
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Questions about saying thoracic
How do you pronounce thoracic?
Say thor-AS-ik. The American pronunciation is /θɔˈræsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoracic?
Thoracic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS). Broken into parts: thor · AS · ik.