How to pronounce aniconic
Say it like an-eye-KON-ik. Aniconic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
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- an
- eye
- KON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aniconic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KONSay 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 aniconic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-eye-KON-ik.
What does aniconic mean?
- Of or pertaining to representations without human or animal form.“aniconic worship”
Where does aniconic come from?
From an- + iconic.
Words that rhyme with aniconic
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Questions about saying aniconic
How do you pronounce aniconic?
Say an-eye-KON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ænaɪˈkɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ænaɪˈkɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aniconic?
Aniconic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: an · eye · KON · ik.
Is aniconic 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 /ænaɪˈkɒnɪk/ (an-eye-KON-ik).