How to pronounce tympanic
Say it like tim-PAN-ik. Tympanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN).
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- tim
- PAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tympanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- timKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PANSay 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 tympanic
American and British speakers say tympanic in essentially the same way: /tɪmˈpænɪk/ in the US and /tɪmˈpænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: tim-PAN-ik.
What does tympanic mean?
- Of, relating to, or resembling a drum.
- Relating to the tympanum, eardrum or middle ear.
- Resonant.
Where does tympanic come from?
From tympanum + -ic.
Words that rhyme with tympanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tympanic.
Questions about saying tympanic
How do you pronounce tympanic?
Say tim-PAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /tɪmˈpænɪk/. In British English it is /tɪmˈpænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tympanic?
Tympanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAN). Broken into parts: tim · PAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say tympanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪmˈpænɪk/ and the British form is /tɪmˈpænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.