How to Pronounce Antic

To pronounce "antic", say ANT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈæn.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “antic”

"antic" has 2 syllables: ant-ic. It rhymes with frantic and pedantic, if that helps it stick.

What does antic mean?

noun

  1. A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.
  2. A caricature.

verb

  1. To perform antics, caper.
  2. To make a fool of, to cause to look ridiculous.

adjective

  1. Playful, funny, absurd
  2. Grotesque, incongruous.

Words that rhyme with antic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

franticpedanticsycophanticmanticsemanticgigantictransatlanticatlanticbankatlanticmidlanticromantic

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antic"?▾

"Antic" has 2 syllables: ant · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "antic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "antic" is /ˈæn.tɪk/.

What does "antic" mean?▾

Antic: A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

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