How to pronounce platonic
Say it like pluh-TAH-nik. Platonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- pluh
- TAH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Platonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of platonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pluh-TON-ik.
What does platonic mean?
- Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.“They are good friends, but their relationship is strictly platonic.”
- Alternative letter-case form of Platonic (of or relating to the philosophical views of Plato and his successors).
Where does platonic come from?
Variant of Platonic, which see.
Words that rhyme with platonic
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Questions about saying platonic
How do you pronounce platonic?
Say pluh-TAH-nik. The American pronunciation is /pləˈtɑnɪk/. In British English it is /pləˈtɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in platonic?
Platonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: pluh · TAH · nik.
Is platonic 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 /pləˈtɒnɪk/ (pluh-TON-ik).