How to pronounce actinic
Say it like ak-TIN-ik. Actinic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN).
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- ak
- TIN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Actinic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of actinic
American and British speakers say actinic in essentially the same way: /ækˈtɪnɪk/ in the US and /ækˈtɪnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-TIN-ik.
What does actinic mean?
- Related to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the ultraviolet range.
- Harsh and bright, especially blindingly so.
- Caused by extensive exposure to ultraviolet light.“In medicine, actinic keratoses usually occur in sundamaged skin and exhibit hyperkeratosis.”
Words that rhyme with actinic
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Questions about saying actinic
How do you pronounce actinic?
Say ak-TIN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ækˈtɪnɪk/. In British English it is /ækˈtɪnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in actinic?
Actinic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN). Broken into parts: ak · TIN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say actinic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈtɪnɪk/ and the British form is /ækˈtɪnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.