How to pronounce italics
Say it like eye-TAL-iks. Italics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL).
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- eye
- TAL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Italics 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.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of italics
American and British speakers say italics in essentially the same way: /aɪˈtælɪks/ in the US and /aɪˈtælɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: eye-TAL-iks.
What does italics mean?
- Letters in an italic typeface.“There is no need to put the whole paragraph in italics.”
- plural of italic: exaggerated intonation or some similar oral speech device by which one or more words is heavily and usually affectedly emphasized or otherwise given sharp prominence How to pronounce italic
Words that rhyme with italics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of italics.
Questions about saying italics
How do you pronounce italics?
Say eye-TAL-iks. The American pronunciation is /aɪˈtælɪks/. In British English it is /aɪˈtælɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in italics?
Italics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAL). Broken into parts: eye · TAL · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say italics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /aɪˈtælɪks/ and the British form is /aɪˈtælɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.