How to pronounce uretic
Say it like yuu-RET-ik. Uretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- yuu
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- RETSay 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 uretic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yuu-RET-ik.
What does uretic mean?
- Synonym of urinary.
Where does uretic come from?
By surface analysis, uresis + -etic (compare (parallel) with genesis → genetic)
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with uretic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uretic.
Questions about saying uretic
How do you pronounce uretic?
Say yuu-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /jʊˈrɛtɪk/. In British English it is /jʊˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uretic?
Uretic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: yuu · RET · ik.
Is uretic 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 /jʊˈrɛtɪk/ (yuu-RET-ik).