The pronunciation of “enigmatic” will be difficult for non-native English audio system. The phrase has three syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable. The primary syllable is pronounced with a brief “e” sound, just like the “e” in “egg”. The second syllable is pronounced with an extended “i” sound, just like the “i” in “pie”. The third syllable is pronounced with a brief “a” sound, just like the “a” in “cat”.
The phrase “enigmatic” is commonly used to explain one thing that’s mysterious or puzzling. It may also be used to explain somebody who’s secretive or arduous to know. The phrase comes from the Greek phrase “ainigma”, which suggests “riddle”.
