How to Pronounce Tympanic

To pronounce "tympanic", say TYMPAN-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /tɪmˈpæ.nɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/tɪmˈpæ.nɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tympanic”

"tympanic" has 2 syllables: tympan-ic. It rhymes with galvanic and panic, if that helps it stick.

What does tympanic mean?

noun

  1. The tympanic bone.

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or resembling a drum.
  2. Relating to the eardrum or middle ear.

Synonyms

boomingremugienttympanal

Words that rhyme with tympanic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

galvanicpanicorganicmechanicbotanicvolcanicgiganticgermanicinorganictransatlantictannicstannic

Related words

tympanometrictympanophonictympanitictimbricaltimbraltubotympanicrhythmicpetrotympanic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tympanic"?▾

"Tympanic" has 2 syllables: tympan · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "tympanic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tympanic" is /tɪmˈpæ.nɪk/.

What does "tympanic" mean?▾

Tympanic: The tympanic bone.

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