How to pronounce academics
Say it like ak-uh-DEM-iks. Academics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM).
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- ak
- uh
- DEM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Academics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of academics
American and British speakers say academics in essentially the same way: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/ in the US and /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-uh-DEM-iks.
What does academics mean?
Words that rhyme with academics
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Questions about saying academics
How do you pronounce academics?
Say ak-uh-DEM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in academics?
Academics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEM). Broken into parts: ak · uh · DEM · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say academics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/ and the British form is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.