How to pronounce Atlantis
Say it like at-LAN-tis. Atlantis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN).
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- at
- LAN
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atlantis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Atlantis
American and British speakers say Atlantis in essentially the same way: /ætˈlæntɪs/ in the US and /ətˈlæntəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ut-LAN-tus.
What does Atlantis mean?
- A mythical country said to have sunk into the Atlantic Ocean.
Words that rhyme with Atlantis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Atlantis.
Questions about saying Atlantis
How do you pronounce Atlantis?
Say at-LAN-tis. The American pronunciation is /ætˈlæntɪs/. In British English it is /ətˈlæntəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Atlantis?
Atlantis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAN). Broken into parts: at · LAN · tis.
Do Americans and Brits say Atlantis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ætˈlæntɪs/ and the British form is /ətˈlæntəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.