How to Pronounce Periodic

To pronounce "periodic", say PER-iod-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌpɪə-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌpɪə-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “periodic”

"periodic" has 3 syllables: per-iod-ic. It rhymes with rhapsodic and melodic, if that helps it stick.

What does periodic mean?

adjective

  1. Relative to a period or periods.
  2. Having repeated cycles.

Synonyms

cyclic

Antonyms

aperiodicnon-periodic

Words that rhyme with periodic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rhapsodicmelodicspasmodicepisodicsodicrhodicbodockladakhmiladicmodicmodocrodick

Related words

intermittentcyclicsporadicoscillatingoscillatoryperiodicalpulsedrhythmical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "periodic"?▾

"Periodic" has 3 syllables: per · iod · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "periodic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "periodic" is /ˌpɪə-/.

What does "periodic" mean?▾

Periodic: Relative to a period or periods.

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