How to Pronounce "sonic"
word
/ˈsɑnɪk/
SAH-nik
/sˈɒnɪk/
SON-ik
Definition
Relating to sound or the speed of sound. Commonly used to describe things connected with audio or very fast movement (like 'sonic boom').
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɑnɪk/
British English
/sˈɒnɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAH-nik
UK
SON-ik
Listen in Context
The jet made a sonic boom as it broke the sound barrier.
We used sonic technology to clean the jewelry.
Bats use sonic waves to find insects in the dark.
This speaker delivers sonic quality like nothing you've ever heard.