How to Pronounce Pyknic

To pronounce "pyknic", say PYKNIC — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PYKNIC

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"pyknic" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nicknack and picknick, if that helps it stick.

What does pyknic mean?

noun

  1. A short, thickset person characterised by thick neck, large abdomen and relatively short limbs; a endomorph.

adjective

  1. Short and stout; endomorphic

Words that rhyme with pyknic

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nicknackpicknickstrychnicmuchnick

Related words

fatroundedendomorphichabituspyknomorphicpyriformmicropygousmacropygous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pyknic"?▾

"Pyknic" has one syllable.

What does "pyknic" mean?▾

Pyknic: A short, thickset person characterised by thick neck, large abdomen and relatively short limbs; a endomorph.

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