How to Pronounce Italic

To pronounce "italic", say IT-al-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈtælɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɪˈtælɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “italic”

"italic" has 3 syllables: it-al-ic. It rhymes with metallic and gallic, if that helps it stick.

What does italic mean?

noun

  1. A typeface in which the letters slant to the right.
  2. An oblique handwriting style, such as used by Italian calligraphers of the Renaissance.

adjective

  1. (of a typeface or font) Designed to resemble a handwriting style developed in Italy in the 16th century.
  2. (of a typeface or font) Having letters that slant or lean to the right; oblique.

    “The text was impossible to read: every other word was underlined or in a bold or italic font.”

Synonyms

cursiveoblique

Antonyms

upright

Words that rhyme with italic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

metallicgallicanencephalicdalekaleckphallicmaliktalukbalakthallicphthalicgrallic

Related words

emphasisslanteditalicizeditalickitalromanantiquebold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "italic"?▾

"Italic" has 3 syllables: it · al · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "italic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "italic" is /ɪˈtælɪk/.

What does "italic" mean?▾

Italic: A typeface in which the letters slant to the right.

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