How to pronounce atm
Say it like AY-tee-em. Atm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- tee
- em
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- emGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of atm
American and British speakers say atm in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪˌtiˌɛm/ in the US and /ˈeɪˌtiːˌɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-tee-em.
What does atm mean?
- a unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade
- a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data“ATM is used for both LAN and WAN”
- an unattended machine (outside some banks) that dispenses money when a personal coded card is used
Questions about saying atm
How do you pronounce atm?
Say AY-tee-em. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪˌtiˌɛm/. In British English it is /ˈeɪˌtiːˌɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atm?
Atm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · tee · em.
Do Americans and Brits say atm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪˌtiˌɛm/ and the British form is /ˈeɪˌtiːˌɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.