How to Pronounce Tonic

To pronounce "tonic", say TON-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɒnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɒnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tonic”

"tonic" has 2 syllables: ton-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and chronic, if that helps it stick.

What does tonic mean?

noun

  1. A substance with medicinal properties intended to restore or invigorate.

    “We used to brew a tonic from a particular kind of root.”

  2. Tonic water.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to tension, especially of muscles.
  2. Restorative, curative or invigorating.

    “The arrival of the new members had a tonic effect on the team.”

Words that rhyme with tonic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sardonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemoniccanonic

Related words

sodabriskbracinginvigoratingfreshtonalrefreshing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tonic"?▾

"Tonic" has 2 syllables: ton · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "tonic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tonic" is /ˈtɒnɪk/.

What does "tonic" mean?▾

Tonic: A substance with medicinal properties intended to restore or invigorate.

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