How to pronounce zootic
Say it like zoh-OT-ik. Zootic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT).
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- zoh
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zootic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zootic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: zoh-OT-ik.
What does zootic mean?
- relating to animals or obtained from animal substances
Words that rhyme with zootic
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Questions about saying zootic
How do you pronounce zootic?
Say zoh-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /zoʊˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /zəʊˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zootic?
Zootic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OT). Broken into parts: zoh · OT · ik.
Is zootic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /zəʊˈɒtɪk/ (zoh-OT-ik).