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How to pronounce Atlantic
/ətˈlæntɪk/ British English
ət·LAN·tik
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the second one.
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AT·lan·tic
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ət·LAN·tik
My tip
Words ending in -ic stress the beat just before: ət-LAN-tik.
In a sentence
They sailed across the Atlantic.
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How do you pronounce Atlantic?
In British English, Atlantic is pronounced /ətˈlæntɪk/. Say it like this: ət-LAN-tik. Words ending in -ic stress the beat just before: ət-LAN-tik.
How many syllables are in Atlantic?
When you say it, Atlantic has 3 syllables: ət-LAN-tik. The strong beat is the second one, LAN.
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