How to pronounce vocalic
Say it like voh-KAL-ik. Vocalic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- voh
- KAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vocalic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KALSay 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 vocalic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: voh-KAL-ik.
What does vocalic mean?
- Pertaining to a vowel.
Where does vocalic come from?
Borrowed from French vocalique, from vocal + -ique.
Words that rhyme with vocalic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vocalic.
Questions about saying vocalic
How do you pronounce vocalic?
Say voh-KAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /voʊˈkælɪk/. In British English it is /vəʊˈkælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vocalic?
Vocalic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: voh · KAL · ik.
Is vocalic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /vəʊˈkælɪk/ (voh-KAL-ik).