How to pronounce organic
Say it like or-GAN-ik. Organic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN).
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- or
- GAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Organic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- GANSay 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 organic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-GAN-ik.
What does organic mean?
- relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis“hydrocarbons are organic compounds”
- being or relating to or derived from or having properties characteristic of living organisms“organic life”“organic growth”
- involving or affecting physiology or bodily organs“an organic disease”
- a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter
Where does organic come from?
From Middle English organic, organik, from Old French organique, from Latin organicus.
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Words that rhyme with organic
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Questions about saying organic
How do you pronounce organic?
Say or-GAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈɡænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːˈɡænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in organic?
Organic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GAN). Broken into parts: or · GAN · ik.
Is organic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːˈɡænɪk/ (aw-GAN-ik).