How to Pronounce Enigmatic

To pronounce "enigmatic", say EN-igm-at-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “enigmatic”

"enigmatic" has 4 syllables: en-igm-at-ic. It rhymes with pragmatic and erratic, if that helps it stick.

What does enigmatic mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to an enigma.
  2. Mysterious.

Words that rhyme with enigmatic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocraticproblematic

Related words

enigmaticalambiguouspuzzlingincomprehensibleuncomprehensibleoracularintriguingcryptic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enigmatic"?▾

"Enigmatic" has 4 syllables: en · igm · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "enigmatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enigmatic" is /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/.

What does "enigmatic" mean?▾

Enigmatic: Pertaining to an enigma.

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