How to pronounce totemic
Say it like toh-TEM-ik. Totemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM).
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- toh
- TEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Totemic 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.
- TEMSay 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 totemic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: toh-TEM-ik.
What does totemic mean?
- Serving as, or relating to, a totem.
Where does totemic come from?
From totem + -ic.
Words that rhyme with totemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of totemic.
Questions about saying totemic
How do you pronounce totemic?
Say toh-TEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /toʊˈtɛmɪk/. In British English it is /təʊˈtɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in totemic?
Totemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEM). Broken into parts: toh · TEM · ik.
Is totemic 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 /təʊˈtɛmɪk/ (toh-TEM-ik).