How to Pronounce Topic

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɒpɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “topic”

"topic" has 2 syllables: top-ic. It rhymes with myopic and philanthropic, if that helps it stick.

What does topic mean?

noun

  1. Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

    “A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech.”

  2. Discussion thread.

adjective

  1. Topical

Synonyms

subjectsubject area

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Words that rhyme with topic

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myopicphilanthropicisentropicmicroscopictelescopicendoscopichydropickopeckisotopicgyroscopicgeotropiclaparoscopic

Related words

themesubjectissuemattertopicalthematicindicatorsubject-matter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "topic"?▾

"Topic" has 2 syllables: top · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "topic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "topic" is /ˈtɒpɪk/.

What does "topic" mean?▾

Topic: Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

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