To pronounce "athletic", say ATHL-et-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/æθˈlɛt.ɪk/
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"athletic" has 3 syllables: athl-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Are you a member of the American Athletic Association?”
“Since you're such an athletic person, you may wish to consider joining.”
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"Athletic" has 3 syllables: athl · et · ic.
The IPA transcription of "athletic" is /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/.
Athletic: Having to do with athletes.
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