How to pronounce vampiric
Say it like vam-PIR-ik. Vampiric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
- vam
- PIR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vampiric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of vampiric
American and British speakers say vampiric in essentially the same way: /væmˈpɪrɪk/ in the US and /væmˈpɪrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: vam-PIR-ik.
What does vampiric mean?
- Having the traits of a vampire.
- A vampire or vampire-like creature.
Where does vampiric come from?
From vampire + -ic.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- vampirey
- vampirical
- vampirine
Words that rhyme with vampiric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vampiric.
Questions about saying vampiric
How do you pronounce vampiric?
Say vam-PIR-ik. The American pronunciation is /væmˈpɪrɪk/. In British English it is /væmˈpɪrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vampiric?
Vampiric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: vam · PIR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say vampiric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /væmˈpɪrɪk/ and the British form is /væmˈpɪrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.