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Scenic Pronunciation

Scenic is pronounced SEE-nik, IPA /ˈsinɪk/.

SEE-nik

US /ˈsinɪk/  ·  UK /ˈsiːnɪk/

Syllables: SEE · nik (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

adjective: Having or showing attractive natural views.

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Scenic in a Sentence

  • We took the scenic route along the coast.
  • The scenic viewpoint has a small car park.
  • It is a scenic but slow road.

Common Mispronunciations of Scenic

Not SKEE-nik

This sc gives a plain s and no k, because an e follows the c.

Not se-NIK

Long ee at the front, with the beat there too, exactly as in scene.

Tip: Two beats, SEE-nik, built on the word scene.

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