How to Pronounce Traumatic

To pronounce "traumatic", say TRAUM-at-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TRAUM-at-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “traumatic”

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

What does traumatic mean?

adjective

  1. Of, caused by, or causing trauma.
  2. Of or relating to wounds; applied to wounds.

Antonyms

non-traumaticnontraumaticuntraumatic

Words that rhyme with traumatic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enigmaticpragmaticerraticecstaticemblematicaxiomaticemphaticstaticmelodramaticdogmaticidiosyncraticautocratic

Related words

painfulwoundingharmfulstabbingagonizinginjuriousdistressingdisorder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "traumatic"?▾

"Traumatic" has 3 syllables: traum · at · ic.

What does "traumatic" mean?▾

Traumatic: Of, caused by, or causing trauma.

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