How to Pronounce Phlegmatic

To pronounce "phlegmatic", say PHLEGM-at-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /flɛɡˈmætɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/flɛɡˈmætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phlegmatic”

"phlegmatic" has 3 syllables: phlegm-at-ic. It rhymes with enigmatic and pragmatic, if that helps it stick.

What does phlegmatic mean?

noun

  1. One who has a phlegmatic disposition.

adjective

  1. Not easily excited to action or passion; calm; sluggish.
  2. Abounding in phlegm.

    “a phlegmatic constitution”

Synonyms

apatheticcold-bloodedsluggishstoicunflappable

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Words that rhyme with phlegmatic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocratic

Related words

unemotionalphlegmaticalpensivephilosophicalphlegmaticklogylethargiclanguid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phlegmatic"?▾

"Phlegmatic" has 3 syllables: phlegm · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "phlegmatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phlegmatic" is /flɛɡˈmætɪk/.

What does "phlegmatic" mean?▾

Phlegmatic: One who has a phlegmatic disposition.

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