How to Pronounce Sympatric

To pronounce "sympatric", say SYMPATR-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/sɪmˈpætɹɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sympatric”

"sympatric" has 2 syllables: sympatr-ic.

What does sympatric mean?

adjective

  1. Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.

Related words

speciationendearingsympatheticperipatricmacrosympatricparapatricsyntopicallopatric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sympatric"?▾

"Sympatric" has 2 syllables: sympatr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "sympatric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sympatric" is /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/.

What does "sympatric" mean?▾

Sympatric: Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.

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