How to pronounce atlas
Say it like AT-lus. Atlas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atlas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atlas
American and British speakers say atlas in essentially the same way: /ˈætləs/ in the US and /ˈætləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-lus.
What does atlas mean?
- (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
- a collection of maps in book form
- the 1st cervical vertebra
Questions about saying atlas
How do you pronounce atlas?
Say AT-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈætləs/. In British English it is /ˈætləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atlas?
Atlas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say atlas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætləs/ and the British form is /ˈætləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.