How to pronounce aeolic
Say it like ee-AH-lik. Aeolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- ee
- AH
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aeolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ee-OL-ik.
What does aeolic mean?
- Alternative spelling of eolic.
Words that rhyme with aeolic
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Questions about saying aeolic
How do you pronounce aeolic?
Say ee-AH-lik. The American pronunciation is /iˈɑlɪk/. In British English it is /iˈɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeolic?
Aeolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: ee · AH · lik.
Is aeolic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /iˈɒlɪk/ (ee-OL-ik).