How to pronounce atmospheric
Say it like at-mus-FER-ik. Atmospheric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER).
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- at
- mus
- FER
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atmospheric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atmospheric
American and British speakers say atmospheric in essentially the same way: /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ in the US and /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: at-mus-FER-ik.
What does atmospheric mean?
- relating to or located in the atmosphere“atmospheric tests”
Where does atmospheric come from?
From atmospher(e) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with atmospheric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atmospheric.
Questions about saying atmospheric
How do you pronounce atmospheric?
Say at-mus-FER-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atmospheric?
Atmospheric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER). Broken into parts: at · mus · FER · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say atmospheric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.