How to pronounce atony
Say it like AT-uh-nee. Atony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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US American/ˈætəni/AT-uh-nee
UK British/ˈætəni/AT-uh-nee
- AT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atony
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh-nee.
What does atony mean?
noun
- Lack of muscle tone; flaccidity or atonia
Questions about saying atony
How do you pronounce atony?
Say AT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəni/. In British English it is /ˈætəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atony?
Atony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · uh · nee.
Is atony 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 /ˈætəni/ (AT-uh-nee).