How to pronounce subatomic
Say it like suhb-uh-TAH-mik. Subatomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- suhb
- uh
- TAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subatomic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subatomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suhb-uh-TOM-ik.
What does subatomic mean?
- Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.
- Relating to something that is smaller in scale than the diameter of a hydrogen atom.“The electron microscope is able to resolve detail at the subatomic level.”
Where does subatomic come from?
From sub- + atomic.
Words that rhyme with subatomic
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Questions about saying subatomic
How do you pronounce subatomic?
Say suhb-uh-TAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subatomic?
Subatomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: suhb · uh · TAH · mik.
Is subatomic 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 /ˌsʌbəˈtɒmɪk/ (suhb-uh-TOM-ik).