How to pronounce academic
Say it like ak-uh-DEM-ik. Academic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
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- ak
- uh
- DEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of academic
American and British speakers say academic in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEM-ik.
What does academic mean?
- associated with academia or an academy“the academic curriculum”“academic gowns”
- hypothetical or theoretical and not expected to produce an immediate or practical result“an academic discussion”“an academic question”
- marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
- an educator who works at a college or university
Words that rhyme with academic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of academic.
Questions about saying academic
How do you pronounce academic?
Say ak-uh-DEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academic?
Academic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say academic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.