How to pronounce pyknic
Say it like PIK-nik. Pyknic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyknic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pyknic
American and British speakers say pyknic in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪknɪk/ in the US and /ˈpɪknɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-nik.
What does pyknic mean?
- short and stout; endomorphic
- A short, thickset person characterized by thick neck, large abdomen and relatively short limbs; an endomorph.
Words that rhyme with pyknic
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Words that sound like pyknic
Questions about saying pyknic
How do you pronounce pyknic?
Say PIK-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪknɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɪknɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyknic?
Pyknic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say pyknic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪknɪk/ and the British form is /ˈpɪknɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pyknic?
Pyknic sounds the same as picnic in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.