How to pronounce laconic
Say it like luh-KON-ik. Laconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- luh
- KON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laconic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 laconic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: luh-KON-ik.
What does laconic mean?
- Of speech or writing, communicative through the use of as few words as possible.
- Of a speaker or writer, communicating through the use of as few words as possible.
- Laid-back; casual; not intense.
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Words that rhyme with laconic
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Questions about saying laconic
How do you pronounce laconic?
Say luh-KON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ləˈkɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laconic?
Laconic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: luh · KON · ik.
Is laconic 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 /ləˈkɒnɪk/ (luh-KON-ik).