How to pronounce acoustics
Say it like uh-KOO-stiks. Acoustics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- uh
- KOO
- stiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acoustics 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.
- stiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acoustics
American and British speakers say acoustics in essentially the same way: /əˈkustɪks/ in the US and /əˈkuːstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOO-stiks.
What does acoustics mean?
- The science of sounds, teaching their nature, phenomena and laws.
- The properties of a space that affect how sound carries.“The acoustics in the opera house gave the whole concert a spooky sound.”
- plural of acoustic How to pronounce acoustic
Where does acoustics come from?
From acoustic + -s.
Questions about saying acoustics
How do you pronounce acoustics?
Say uh-KOO-stiks. The American pronunciation is /əˈkustɪks/. In British English it is /əˈkuːstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acoustics?
Acoustics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: uh · KOO · stiks.
Do Americans and Brits say acoustics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkustɪks/ and the British form is /əˈkuːstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.