How to pronounce atrophic
Say it like ay-TROH-fik. Atrophic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH).
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- ay
- TROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrophic 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.
- TROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of atrophic
American and British speakers say atrophic in essentially the same way: /eɪˈtroʊfɪk/ in the US and /eɪˈtrɒfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-TROF-ik.
What does atrophic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or arising from atrophy.
- Sunken, recessed, and indented.
Where does atrophic come from?
From atrophy + -ic.
Questions about saying atrophic
How do you pronounce atrophic?
Say ay-TROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈtroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /eɪˈtrɒfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrophic?
Atrophic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROH). Broken into parts: ay · TROH · fik.
Do Americans and Brits say atrophic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈtroʊfɪk/ and the British form is /eɪˈtrɒfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.