How to pronounce scenic
Say it like SEE-nik. Scenic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce scenic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scenic
American and British speakers say scenic in essentially the same way: /ˈsinɪk/ in the US and /ˈsiːnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-nik.
What does scenic mean?
- used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery“scenic drives”
- of or relating to the stage or stage scenery“scenic design”
Words that rhyme with scenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scenic.
Questions about saying scenic
How do you pronounce scenic?
Say SEE-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scenic?
Scenic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say scenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsinɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsiːnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.