How to Pronounce "asiatic"
word
ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk
ay-zhee-AT-ik
ˌeɪzɪˈætɪk
ay-zi-AT-ik
Definition
Relating to Asia or its people, animals, or things. It is an older term, now less common and sometimes considered outdated or inappropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌeɪʒiˈætɪk
British English
ˌeɪzɪˈætɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ay-zhee-AT-ik
UK
ay-zi-AT-ik
Listen in Context
The Asiatic elephant is the largest land animal in Asia.
Scientists studied the Asiatic lion in India.
That plant has Asiatic origins.
The term 'Asiatic' is rarely used for people nowadays.