How to Pronounce Septic

To pronounce "septic", say SEPT-ic — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “septic”

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

What does septic mean?

noun

  1. A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.
  2. A septic tank; a system for the disposal of sewage into a septic tank, a septic system.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to sepsis.
  2. Causing sepsis or putrefaction.

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Words that rhyme with septic

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dyspepticskepticantisepticepilepticpepticsceptic

Related words

septicemicinfectiveinfectedinfectiouspurulentabscessedfesteringpussy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "septic"?▾

"Septic" has 2 syllables: sept · ic.

What does "septic" mean?▾

Septic: A substance that causes sepsis or putrefaction.

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