How to Pronounce Sub-atomic

To pronounce "sub-atomic", say SUB-at-om-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SUB-at-om-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “sub-atomic”

"sub-atomic" has 4 syllables: sub-at-om-ic.

What does sub-atomic mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.
  2. Relating to any length or mass that is smaller in scale than a the diameter of a hydrogen atom.

    “The electron microscope is able to resolve detail at the subatomic level.”

Related words

subnuclearsubhadronicsubnucleonicsubelementarysubmagicsubdimensionalsub-pixelsubunitary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sub-atomic"?▾

"Sub-atomic" has 4 syllables: sub · at · om · ic.

What does "sub-atomic" mean?▾

Sub-atomic: Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

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