How to pronounce authentic
Say it like uh-THEN-tik. Authentic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN).
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- uh
- THEN
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Authentic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of authentic
American and British speakers say authentic in essentially the same way: /əˈθɛntɪk/ in the US and /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: aw-THEN-tik.
What does authentic mean?
- conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief“an authentic account by an eyewitness”“reliable information”
- not counterfeit or copied“an authentic signature”“a bona fide manuscript”
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Questions about saying authentic
How do you pronounce authentic?
Say uh-THEN-tik. The American pronunciation is /əˈθɛntɪk/. In British English it is /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in authentic?
Authentic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEN). Broken into parts: uh · THEN · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say authentic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈθɛntɪk/ and the British form is /ɔːˈθɛntɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.