How to Pronounce Drastic

To pronounce "drastic", say DRAST-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “drastic”

"drastic" has 2 syllables: drast-ic. It rhymes with enthusiastic and sarcastic, if that helps it stick.

What does drastic mean?

noun

A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

adjective

Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
“If our third attempt fails, we may need drastic ideas.”
Acting rapidly or violently.

Synonyms

draconian

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Words that rhyme with drastic

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enthusiastic sarcastic fantastic stochastic bombastic elastic spastic ecclesiastic unenthusiastic monastic iconoclastic mastic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "drastic"?▾

"Drastic" has 2 syllables: drast · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "drastic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "drastic" is /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/.

What does "drastic" mean?▾

Drastic: A powerful, fast-acting purgative medicine.

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