How to pronounce saturnic
Say it like suh-TUR-nik. Saturnic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- suh
- TUR
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saturnic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of saturnic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: suh-TUR-nik.
What does saturnic mean?
- containing lead or suffering from lead poisoning (saturnia)
- saturnine; tending to a gloomy, melancholy, or bitter disposition
- of or relating to the planet Saturn
Where does saturnic come from?
From Saturn + -ic.
Questions about saying saturnic
How do you pronounce saturnic?
Say suh-TUR-nik. The American pronunciation is /səˈtɝnɪk/. In British English it is /səˈtɜːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saturnic?
Saturnic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: suh · TUR · nik.
Is saturnic 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 /səˈtɜːnɪk/ (suh-TUR-nik).