How to pronounce hedonic
Say it like huh-DON-ik. Hedonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DON).
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- huh
- DON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hedonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DONSay 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 hedonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-DON-ik.
What does hedonic mean?
- Of or relating to pleasure
- Pursuing pleasure in a devoted manner
- Of or relating to the hedonists or to hedonism
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with hedonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hedonic.
Questions about saying hedonic
How do you pronounce hedonic?
Say huh-DON-ik. The American pronunciation is /həˈdɑnɪk/. In British English it is /həˈdɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hedonic?
Hedonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DON). Broken into parts: huh · DON · ik.
Is hedonic 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 /həˈdɒnɪk/ (huh-DON-ik).