How to pronounce attic
Say it like AT-ik. Attic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Attic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of attic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-ik.
What does attic mean?
- floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
- the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Attica and Athens and Ionia
- informal terms for a human head
- of or relating to Attica or its inhabitants or to the dialect spoken in Athens in classical times“Attic Greek”
Where does attic come from?
From the practice of decorating the top storey of building facades in the Attic architectural style.
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Questions about saying attic
How do you pronounce attic?
Say AT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈætɪk/. In British English it is /ˈætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in attic?
Attic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · ik.
Is attic 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 /ˈætɪk/ (AT-ik).