How to pronounce tonetic
Say it like toh-NET-ik. Tonetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- toh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tonetic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: toh-NET-ik.
What does tonetic mean?
- Having to do with intonation.
- Having to do with linguistic tones or tonal languages.
- Relating to tones described in a phonetic, rather than phonemic, way.
Words that rhyme with tonetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonetic.
Questions about saying tonetic
How do you pronounce tonetic?
Say toh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /təʊˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonetic?
Tonetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: toh · NET · ik.
Is tonetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /təʊˈnɛtɪk/ (toh-NET-ik).