How to pronounce atomic
Say it like uh-TAH-mik. Atomic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈtɑmɪk/uh-TAH-mik
UK British/əˈtɒmɪk/uh-TOM-ik
- uh
- TAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atomic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-TOM-ik.
What does atomic mean?
adjective
- of or relating to or comprising atoms“atomic structure”“atomic hydrogen”
- (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy“nuclear war”“nuclear weapons”
- immeasurably small
Where does atomic come from?
From atom + -ic.
Words that rhyme with atomic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atomic.
Questions about saying atomic
How do you pronounce atomic?
Say uh-TAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɑmɪk/. In British English it is /əˈtɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atomic?
Atomic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: uh · TAH · mik.
Is atomic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈtɒmɪk/ (uh-TOM-ik).