How to pronounce viatical
Say it like vy-AT-ih-kul. Viatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- vy
- AT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viatical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viatical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: vy-AT-ih-kul.
What does viatical mean?
- Of or pertaining to a journey; viatic.
- Of or pertaining to a life insurance policy held by someone who is dying, or to the sale of such a policy.
- Growing by the roadside.
Words that rhyme with viatical
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Questions about saying viatical
How do you pronounce viatical?
Say vy-AT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌvaɪˈætɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌvaɪˈætɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viatical?
Viatical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: vy · AT · ih · kul.
Is viatical 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 /ˌvaɪˈætɪkəl/ (vy-AT-ih-kul).