How to pronounce atompunk
Say it like AT-um-pungk. Atompunk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- um
- pungk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atompunk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pungkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of atompunk
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-um-pungk.
What does atompunk mean?
- A subgenre of speculative fiction, based on the society and technology of the Atomic Age (c. 1945–1969).
Where does atompunk come from?
From atom + -punk.
Questions about saying atompunk
How do you pronounce atompunk?
Say AT-um-pungk. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəmpʌŋk/. In British English it is /ˈætəmpʌŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atompunk?
Atompunk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · um · pungk.
Is atompunk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈætəmpʌŋk/ (AT-um-pungk).