How to pronounce angelic
Say it like an-JEL-ik. Angelic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL).
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- an
- JEL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angelic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of angelic
American and British speakers say angelic in essentially the same way: /ˌænˈdʒɛlɪk/ in the US and /ˌænˈdʒɛlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-JEL-ik.
What does angelic mean?
- Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel.
- Very sweet-natured, well-behaved, or beautiful.“an angelic child”
- Of or pertaining to angelic acid.“an angelic ester”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with angelic
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Questions about saying angelic
How do you pronounce angelic?
Say an-JEL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænˈdʒɛlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænˈdʒɛlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angelic?
Angelic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL). Broken into parts: an · JEL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say angelic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænˈdʒɛlɪk/ and the British form is /ˌænˈdʒɛlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.