English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Antique Pronunciation
Antique is pronounced an-TEEK, IPA /ænˈtik/.
an-TEEK
US /ænˈtik/ · UK /ænˈtiːk/
Syllables: an · TEEK (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun and adjective: An object valued because it is old, usually at least a hundred years.
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Antique in a Sentence
- The clock is a genuine antique.
- They sell antique furniture near the cathedral.
- An antique map hung above the fireplace.
Common Mispronunciations of Antique
Not AN-teek
Push the voice onto TEEK. Keeping it at the front gives antic, a word about silly behaviour.
Not an-TY-kyoo
The que at the end is a plain k, with the ue doing nothing, as in unique and boutique.
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