How To Pronounce Topic
topic
In British English, topic is pronounced /ˈtɒp.ɪk/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰʷɒp.ɪk̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈtɑːp.ɪk/.
Topic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Topic has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Topic
Questions About Topic
How do you pronounce topic in British English?
In British English, topic is pronounced /ˈtɒp.ɪk/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈtʰʷɒp.ɪk̚].
How do you pronounce topic in American English?
In American English, topic is pronounced /ˈtɑːp.ɪk/.
How many syllables are in topic?
Topic has two syllables, /tɒp/ + /ɪk/.
Where is the stress in topic?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /tɒp/.
Do British and American English pronounce topic the same way?
No. British English has /ˈtɒp.ɪk/ and American English has /ˈtɑːp.ɪk/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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