How to pronounce antics
Say it like AN-tiks. Antics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of antics
American and British speakers say antics in essentially the same way: /ˈæntɪks/ in the US and /ˈæntɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-tiks.
What does antics mean?
- plural of antic How to pronounce antic
- third-person singular simple present indicative of antic How to pronounce antic
Questions about saying antics
How do you pronounce antics?
Say AN-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪks/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antics?
Antics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say antics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæntɪks/ and the British form is /ˈæntɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.