How to Pronounce Chaotic

To pronounce "chaotic", say CHAOT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /keɪˈɒtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/keɪˈɒtɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chaotic”

"chaotic" has 2 syllables: chaot-ic. It rhymes with erotic and exotic, if that helps it stick.

What does chaotic mean?

noun

  1. A character having a chaotic alignment.

adjective

  1. Filled with chaos.
  2. Extremely disorganized or in disarray.

Synonyms

shambolic

Antonyms

lawful

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Words that rhyme with chaotic

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eroticexoticdespoticneuroticsemioticpsychoticnarcotichypnoticaquaticidioticroboticsymbiotic

Related words

disorganizeddisorderlyhelter-skelterwildshambolicmayhemdisorderedmessy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chaotic"?▾

"Chaotic" has 2 syllables: chaot · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "chaotic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chaotic" is /keɪˈɒtɪk/.

What does "chaotic" mean?▾

Chaotic: A character having a chaotic alignment.

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