How to pronounce atlantic

atlantic

/ətˈlæntɪk/

3 syllables, stress on the second

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There is a second pronunciation: /ətˈlænɪk/.

/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.

The canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

How do you pronounce atlantic?

Atlantic is pronounced /ətˈlæntɪk/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ətˈlænɪk/, is also used.

How many syllables are in atlantic?

Atlantic has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in atlantic?

The second syllable: /ətˈlæntɪk/.