How to pronounce atomitat
Say it like uh-TAH-mih-tat. Atomitat has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- uh
- TAH
- mih
- tat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atomitat 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tatKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of atomitat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TOM-ih-tat.
What does atomitat mean?
- A luxury underground bunker; an underground house designed for habitation during a nuclear fallout or other catastrophic event; a luxurious (and often large, homely) fallout shelter.
Where does atomitat come from?
Blend of atomic + habitat.
Questions about saying atomitat
How do you pronounce atomitat?
Say uh-TAH-mih-tat. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɑmɪtæt/. In British English it is /əˈtɒmɪtæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atomitat?
Atomitat has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: uh · TAH · mih · tat.
Is atomitat 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 /əˈtɒmɪtæt/ (uh-TOM-ih-tat).