How to Pronounce Atomic

To pronounce "atomic", say AT-om-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈtɔm.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈtɔm.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “atomic”

"atomic" has 3 syllables: at-om-ic. It rhymes with comic and economic, if that helps it stick.

What does atomic mean?

noun

An atomic operation.

adjective

Of or relating to atoms; composed of atoms; monatomic.
“A stream of atomic hydrogen is emitted.”
Employing or relating to nuclear energy or processes.
“We built a small atomic bomb in the garage.”

Antonyms

molecular

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Words that rhyme with atomic

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comic economic gastronomic socioeconomic dromic autonomic subatomic ergonomic nomic tragicomic diatomic monatomic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atomic"?▾

"Atomic" has 3 syllables: at · om · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "atomic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atomic" is /əˈtɔm.ɪk/.

What does "atomic" mean?▾

Atomic: An atomic operation.

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