To pronounce "poetic", say POET-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /poʊˈɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/poʊˈɛtɪk/
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"poetic" has 2 syllables: poet-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Iambics are one form of poetic meter.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Poetic" has 2 syllables: poet · ic.
The IPA transcription of "poetic" is /poʊˈɛtɪk/.
Poetic: Relating to poetry.
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