How to Pronounce Hypnotic

To pronounce "hypnotic", say HYPNOT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hypnotic”

"hypnotic" has 2 syllables: hypnot-ic. It rhymes with erotic and chaotic, if that helps it stick.

What does hypnotic mean?

noun

  1. A person who is, or can be, hypnotized.
  2. A soporific substance.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism.
  2. (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; soporific.

Synonyms

captivatingmesmeric

Words that rhyme with hypnotic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eroticchaoticexoticdespoticneuroticsemioticpsychoticnarcoticaquaticidioticroboticsymbiotic

Related words

mesmericmesmerizingsoporificspellbindingattractiveentrancingbewitchingsedative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hypnotic"?▾

"Hypnotic" has 2 syllables: hypnot · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "hypnotic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hypnotic" is /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/.

What does "hypnotic" mean?▾

Hypnotic: A person who is, or can be, hypnotized.

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