How to pronounce sonic
Say it like SON-ik. Sonic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON).
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- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONSay 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 sonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SON-ik.
What does sonic mean?
- (of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level“a sonic boom”
- relating to audible sound“a sonic wave”
Where does sonic come from?
From Latin sonus + English -ic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- subsonic
- supersonic
Words that rhyme with sonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sonic.
Questions about saying sonic
How do you pronounce sonic?
Say SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonic?
Sonic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON). Broken into parts: SON · ik.
Is sonic 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 /ˈsɒnɪk/ (SON-ik).