How to pronounce tonics
Say it like TON-iks. Tonics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TON).
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- TON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tonics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TON-iks.
What does tonics mean?
- plural of tonic How to pronounce tonic
Words that rhyme with tonics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tonics.
Questions about saying tonics
How do you pronounce tonics?
Say TON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈtɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonics?
Tonics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TON). Broken into parts: TON · iks.
Is tonics 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 /ˈtɒnɪks/ (TON-iks).