How to Pronounce Peptic

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɛptɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “peptic”

"peptic" has 2 syllables: pept-ic. It rhymes with dyspeptic and skeptic, if that helps it stick.

What does peptic mean?

noun

  1. An agent that promotes digestion.
  2. (in the plural) The digestive organs.

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, capable of, or aiding digestion.
  2. Of or pertaining to pepsin.

Words that rhyme with peptic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dyspepticskepticantisepticepilepticscepticseptic

Related words

digestivealimentarystomachicgastricgastroentericgastrointestinalentericgastrocolic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "peptic"?▾

"Peptic" has 2 syllables: pept · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "peptic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "peptic" is /ˈpɛptɪk/.

What does "peptic" mean?▾

Peptic: An agent that promotes digestion.

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