How to pronounce threnetic
Say it like thruh-NET-ik. Threnetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- thruh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threnetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of threnetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: thruh-NET-ik.
What does threnetic mean?
- Relating to a threne
- sorrowful; mournful.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with threnetic
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Questions about saying threnetic
How do you pronounce threnetic?
Say thruh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /θrəˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /θrəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threnetic?
Threnetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: thruh · NET · ik.
Is threnetic 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 /θrəˈnɛtɪk/ (thruh-NET-ik).