How to pronounce tannic
Say it like TAN-ik. Tannic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tannic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tannic
American and British speakers say tannic in essentially the same way: /ˈtænɪk/ in the US and /ˈtænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-ik.
What does tannic mean?
- Pertaining to, containing, or obtained from tannin.
Where does tannic come from?
From French tannique, from tan.
Words that rhyme with tannic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tannic.
Questions about saying tannic
How do you pronounce tannic?
Say TAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tannic?
Tannic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say tannic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.