How to pronounce thymic
Say it like THY-mik. Thymic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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- THY
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thymic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thymic
American and British speakers say thymic in essentially the same way: /ˈθaɪmɪk/ in the US and /ˈθaɪmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: THY-mik.
What does thymic mean?
- Of or relating to the thymus gland
- Derived from thymol
Where does thymic come from?
From thyme + -ic.
Questions about saying thymic
How do you pronounce thymic?
Say THY-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thymic?
Thymic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · mik.
Do Americans and Brits say thymic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθaɪmɪk/ and the British form is /ˈθaɪmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.