How to pronounce antic
Say it like AN-tik. Antic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈæntɪk/AN-tik
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- AN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does antic mean?
adjective
- Playful, funny, absurd.
- Grotesque, incongruous.
- A caricature.
- A ludicrous gesture or act; ridiculous behavior; caper.“I'm fed up with your constant antics in class. Please behave yourself!”
- A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- To perform antics, to caper.
- To perform (an action) as an antic; to mimic ridiculously.
Where does antic come from?
Probably from Italian antico (“ancient”), used to describe ancient wall paintings from classical times, from Latin antiquus (“venerable”).
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Questions about saying antic
How do you pronounce antic?
Say AN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antic?
Antic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tik.