How to pronounce ionic
Say it like eye-ON-ik. Ionic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- eye
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ionic 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.
- ONSay 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 ionic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-ON-ik.
What does ionic mean?
- of, relating to, or containing ions
Where does ionic come from?
From ion + -ic.
Words that rhyme with ionic
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Questions about saying ionic
How do you pronounce ionic?
Say eye-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌaɪˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ionic?
Ionic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: eye · ON · ik.
Is ionic 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 /ˌaɪˈɒnɪk/ (eye-ON-ik).