How to pronounce hypnotic
Say it like hip-NOT-ik. Hypnotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOT).
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- hip
- NOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hypnotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NOTSay 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 hypnotic
- 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: hip-NOT-ik.
What does hypnotic mean?
- A person who is, or can be, hypnotized.
- A soporific substance.
- Of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.
- Capturing a person's attention to the exclusion of all else, as if placing them into a trance.
- Inducing sleep; soporific.
Words that rhyme with hypnotic
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Questions about saying hypnotic
How do you pronounce hypnotic?
Say hip-NOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /hɪpˈnɑtɪk/. In British English it is /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hypnotic?
Hypnotic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOT). Broken into parts: hip · NOT · ik.
Is hypnotic 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 /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/ (hip-NOT-ik).