How to pronounce atomy
Say it like AT-uh-mee. Atomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atomy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atomy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh-mee.
What does atomy mean?
- A tiny particle; an atom, a mote, a speck.
- A floating mote or speck of dust.
- Made up of tiny particles.
- Resembling a tiny particle; atomlike.
Where does atomy come from?
A variant of atomi, the plural of atomus (“hypothetical particle posited as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter; mote of dust in a sunbeam”) treated as a singular form.
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Questions about saying atomy
How do you pronounce atomy?
Say AT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəmi/. In British English it is /ˈætəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atomy?
Atomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · uh · mee.
Is atomy 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 /ˈætəmi/ (AT-uh-mee).