How to pronounce runic
Say it like ROO-nik. Runic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Runic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of runic
American and British speakers say runic in essentially the same way: /ˈrunɪk/ in the US and /ˈruːnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-nik.
What does runic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or written using runes.
- Of a song or verse, mystically or obscurely expressed.
Where does runic come from?
From rune + -ic.
Words that rhyme with runic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of runic.
Questions about saying runic
How do you pronounce runic?
Say ROO-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈrunɪk/. In British English it is /ˈruːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in runic?
Runic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say runic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrunɪk/ and the British form is /ˈruːnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.