How to pronounce characteristic

characteristic

/kerəktərˈɪstɪk/

5 syllables, stress on the fourth

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ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.

A humid climate is characteristic of the peninsula.

How do you pronounce characteristic?

Characteristic is pronounced /kerəktərˈɪstɪk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in characteristic?

Characteristic has 5 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in characteristic?

The fourth syllable: /kerəktərˈɪstɪk/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in characteristic?

ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.