How to Pronounce Rheumatic

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹuːˈmætɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rheumatic”

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

What does rheumatic mean?

noun

  1. A person suffering from rheumatism

adjective

  1. Resembling or relating to rheumatism.
  2. Derived from, or having the character of, rheum; rheumic.

Words that rhyme with rheumatic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocratic

Related words

rheumatoidarthriticcreakyunhealthyrheumatismheartrheumatologicrheumic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rheumatic"?▾

"Rheumatic" has 3 syllables: rheum · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "rheumatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rheumatic" is /ɹuːˈmætɪk/.

What does "rheumatic" mean?▾

Rheumatic: A person suffering from rheumatism

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