How to pronounce symphonic
Say it like sim-FON-ik. Symphonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FON).
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- sim
- FON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symphonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FONSay 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 symphonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sim-FON-ik.
What does symphonic mean?
- Characteristic of a symphony.“symphonic poem”
Where does symphonic come from?
From symphony + -ic.
Words that rhyme with symphonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of symphonic.
Questions about saying symphonic
How do you pronounce symphonic?
Say sim-FON-ik. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈfɑnɪk/. In British English it is /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symphonic?
Symphonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FON). Broken into parts: sim · FON · ik.
Is symphonic 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 /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/ (sim-FON-ik).