How to Pronounce Sardonic

To pronounce "sardonic", say SARD-on-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SARD-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “sardonic”

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

Words that rhyme with sardonic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemoniccanonic

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How many syllables are in "sardonic"?▾

"Sardonic" has 3 syllables: sard · on · ic.

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