How to pronounce atoms
Say it like AT-umz. Atoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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US American/ˈætəmz/AT-umz
UK British/ˈætəmz/AT-umz
- AT
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atoms 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atoms
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-umz.
What does atoms mean?
noun
- plural of atom How to pronounce atom
Questions about saying atoms
How do you pronounce atoms?
Say AT-umz. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəmz/. In British English it is /ˈætəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atoms?
Atoms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · umz.
Is atoms 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 /ˈætəmz/ (AT-umz).