How to pronounce atopy
Say it like AT-uh-pee. Atopy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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US American/ˈætəpi/AT-uh-pee
UK British/ˈætəpi/AT-uh-pee
- AT
- uh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atopy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atopy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-uh-pee.
What does atopy mean?
noun
- A hereditary disorder marked by the tendency to develop localized immediate hypersensitivity reactions to allergens such as pollen, food etc and is manifested by hay fever, asthma, or similar allergic conditions; generally considered to be caused by the interaction of environmental and genetic facto
- A person suffering from atopic syndrome; a case of atopy.
Questions about saying atopy
How do you pronounce atopy?
Say AT-uh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈætəpi/. In British English it is /ˈætəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atopy?
Atopy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · uh · pee.
Is atopy 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 /ˈætəpi/ (AT-uh-pee).