How to pronounce acoustic
Say it like uh-KOO-stik. Acoustic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acoustic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acoustic
American and British speakers say acoustic in essentially the same way: /əˈkustɪk/ in the US and /əˈkuːstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOO-stik.
What does acoustic mean?
- a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
- of or relating to the science of acoustics“acoustic properties of a hall”
Questions about saying acoustic
How do you pronounce acoustic?
Say uh-KOO-stik. The American pronunciation is /əˈkustɪk/. In British English it is /əˈkuːstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acoustic?
Acoustic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say acoustic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkustɪk/ and the British form is /əˈkuːstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.