How to pronounce italic
Say it like ih-TAL-ik. Italic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- ih
- TAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Italic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of italic
American and British speakers say italic in essentially the same way: /ɪˈtælɪk/ in the US and /ɪˈtælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-TAL-ik.
What does italic mean?
- A typeface in which the letters slant to the right.
- An oblique handwriting style, such as used by Italian calligraphers of the Renaissance.
- Designed to resemble a handwriting style developed in Italy in the 16th century.
- Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.“The text was impossible to read: every other word was underlined or in a bold or italic font.”
Where does italic come from?
Named after the nation of Italy, as it was first used by an Italian printer, Aldo Manuzio, around 1500.
Words that rhyme with italic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of italic.
Questions about saying italic
How do you pronounce italic?
Say ih-TAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtælɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈtælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in italic?
Italic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: ih · TAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say italic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈtælɪk/ and the British form is /ɪˈtælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.