How to pronounce atlases
Say it like AT-luh-siz. Atlases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- luh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atlases 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atlases
American and British speakers say atlases in essentially the same way: /ˈætləsɪz/ in the US and /ˈætləsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AT-luh-sus.
Other ways to say atlases
Atlases also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- at-LAY-siz /ætˈleɪsɪz/
What does atlases mean?
- plural of atlas How to pronounce atlas
Questions about saying atlases
How do you pronounce atlases?
Say AT-luh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈætləsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈætləsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atlases?
Atlases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · luh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say atlases the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈætləsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈætləsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.