How to pronounce atonic
Say it like ay-TAH-nik. Atonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- ay
- TAH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ay-TON-ik.
What does atonic mean?
- unstressed
- not having tone (pitch)
- Lacking muscle tone.
- A sound with lack of tone or vocality.
Where does atonic come from?
From a- + tonic.
Words that rhyme with atonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atonic.
Questions about saying atonic
How do you pronounce atonic?
Say ay-TAH-nik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atonic?
Atonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: ay · TAH · nik.
Is atonic 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 /eɪˈtɒnɪk/ (ay-TON-ik).