How to pronounce traumatic
Say it like traw-MAT-ik. Traumatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- traw
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traumatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MATSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of traumatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: traw-MAT-ik.
What does traumatic mean?
- of or relating to a physical injury or wound to the body
- psychologically painful“few experiences are more traumatic than losing a child”
Words that rhyme with traumatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of traumatic.
Questions about saying traumatic
How do you pronounce traumatic?
Say traw-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /trɔˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /trɔːˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traumatic?
Traumatic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: traw · MAT · ik.
Is traumatic 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 /trɔːˈmætɪk/ (traw-MAT-ik).