How to pronounce atmospherics
Say it like at-mus-FER-iks. Atmospherics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER).
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US American/ˌætməsˈfɛrɪks/at-mus-FER-iks
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- at
- mus
- FER
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atmospherics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does atmospherics mean?
noun
- Radio interference caused by pulses of electromagnetic radiation in the atmosphere as the result of lightning and other events (both natural and man-made)
- Elements of the overall background atmosphere.
- The ambiance of a physical location (e.g., retail shop) or a sensory performance (e.g., music).
Where does atmospherics come from?
From atmosphere + -ics.
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Questions about saying atmospherics
How do you pronounce atmospherics?
Say at-mus-FER-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌætməsˈfɛrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atmospherics?
Atmospherics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FER). Broken into parts: at · mus · FER · iks.