How to pronounce iconic
Say it like eye-KON-ik. Iconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- eye
- KON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iconic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KONSay 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 iconic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-KON-ik.
What does iconic mean?
- relating to or having the characteristics on an icon
Words that rhyme with iconic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of iconic.
Questions about saying iconic
How do you pronounce iconic?
Say eye-KON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪˈkɑnɪk/. In British English it is /aɪˈkɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iconic?
Iconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: eye · KON · ik.
Is iconic 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 /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ (eye-KON-ik).