How to pronounce idolic
Say it like eye-DOL-ik. Idolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL).
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- eye
- DOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Idolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DOLSay 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 idolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-DOL-ik.
What does idolic mean?
- Of, or related to idols.
Where does idolic come from?
From idol + -ic.
Words that rhyme with idolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of idolic.
Questions about saying idolic
How do you pronounce idolic?
Say eye-DOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈdɑlɪk/. In British English it is /aɪˈdɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in idolic?
Idolic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOL). Broken into parts: eye · DOL · ik.
Is idolic 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 /aɪˈdɒlɪk/ (eye-DOL-ik).