How to pronounce thymotic
Say it like THY-mot-ik. Thymotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY).
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US American/ˈθaɪmɑtɪk/THY-mot-ik
UK British/ˈθaɪmɒtɪk/THY-mot-ik
- THY
- mot
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thymotic 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.
- motKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thymotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THY-mot-ik.
What does thymotic mean?
adjective
- Of, related to, or derived from thymotic acid or thymol.
- Of, of related to the thymos.
Questions about saying thymotic
How do you pronounce thymotic?
Say THY-mot-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈθaɪmɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈθaɪmɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thymotic?
Thymotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THY). Broken into parts: THY · mot · ik.
Is thymotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈθaɪmɒtɪk/ (THY-mot-ik).