How to pronounce psionic
Say it like sy-ON-ik. Psionic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- sy
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Psionic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ONSay 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 psionic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sy-ON-ik.
What does psionic mean?
- Of or relating to psionics.
Words that rhyme with psionic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of psionic.
Questions about saying psionic
How do you pronounce psionic?
Say sy-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /saɪˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in psionic?
Psionic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: sy · ON · ik.
Is psionic 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 /saɪˈɒnɪk/ (sy-ON-ik).