How to pronounce allophonic
Say it like al-uh-FON-ik. Allophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON).
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- al
- uh
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allophonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allophonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-uh-FON-ik.
What does allophonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an allophone.
Where does allophonic come from?
From allophone + -ic, or from allo- + -phonic.
Words that rhyme with allophonic
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Questions about saying allophonic
How do you pronounce allophonic?
Say al-uh-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allophonic?
Allophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON). Broken into parts: al · uh · FON · ik.
Is allophonic 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 /ˌæləˈfɒnɪk/ (al-uh-FON-ik).