How to pronounce etymonic
Say it like et-uh-MON-ik. Etymonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MON).
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- et
- uh
- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etymonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- etKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of etymonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: et-uh-MON-ik.
What does etymonic mean?
- Being or pertaining to an etymon or etymons.
- Based on etymons.
Where does etymonic come from?
From etymon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with etymonic
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Questions about saying etymonic
How do you pronounce etymonic?
Say et-uh-MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɛtəˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ɛtəˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etymonic?
Etymonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MON). Broken into parts: et · uh · MON · ik.
Is etymonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛtəˈmɒnɪk/ (et-uh-MON-ik).