How to pronounce xeric
Say it like ZIH-er-ik. Xeric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIH).
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US American/ˈzɪɚɪk/ZIH-er-ik
UK British/ˈzɪərɪk/ZEER-rik
- ZIH
- er
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xeric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xeric
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZEER-rik.
What does xeric mean?
adjective
- Very dry, lacking humidity and water.
- Adapted to live in a very dry habitat.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying xeric
How do you pronounce xeric?
Say ZIH-er-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪɚɪk/. In British English it is /ˈzɪərɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xeric?
Xeric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIH). Broken into parts: ZIH · er · ik.
Is xeric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈzɪərɪk/ (ZEER-rik).