How to Pronounce "tonic"
word
/ˈtɑnɪk/
TAH-nik
/tˈɒnɪk/
TO-nik
Definition
A tonic is a medicine or drink that gives you energy or restores your health. It can also refer to tonic water, a fizzy drink often mixed with gin.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɑnɪk/
British English
/tˈɒnɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAH-nik
UK
TO-nik
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her a tonic to help her recover.
She mixed gin with tonic for the drink.
Some people drink herbal tonic every morning.
Do you want your gin with tonic or just soda?