How to Pronounce Platonic

To pronounce "platonic", say PLAT-on-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /pləˈtɒnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pləˈtɒnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “platonic”

"platonic" has 3 syllables: plat-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does platonic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.

adjective

  1. Neither sexual nor romantic in nature; being or exhibiting platonic love.

    “They are good friends, but their relationship is strictly platonic.”

Antonyms

romanticsexual

Words that rhyme with platonic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

passionlessrelevantnonsexualchastepurespiritualidealnonerotic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "platonic"?▾

"Platonic" has 3 syllables: plat · on · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "platonic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "platonic" is /pləˈtɒnɪk/.

What does "platonic" mean?▾

Platonic: Of or relating to the ancient Greek philosopher Plato or his philosophies.

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