How to pronounce atlantic
Say it like ut-LAN-tik. Atlantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- ut
- LAN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atlantic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LANSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of atlantic
American and British speakers say atlantic in essentially the same way: /ətˈlæntɪk/ in the US and /ətˈlæntɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ut-LAN-tik.
What does atlantic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the atlas, the uppermost vertebra in the spinal columns of humans and some other animals.
Words that rhyme with atlantic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atlantic.
Questions about saying atlantic
How do you pronounce atlantic?
Say ut-LAN-tik. The American pronunciation is /ətˈlæntɪk/. In British English it is /ətˈlæntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atlantic?
Atlantic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: ut · LAN · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say atlantic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ətˈlæntɪk/ and the British form is /ətˈlæntɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.