How to pronounce aerobatic
Say it like eh-er-uh-BAT-ik. Aerobatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BAT).
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- eh
- er
- uh
- BAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerobatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aerobatic
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: air-uh-BAT-ik.
What does aerobatic mean?
- Having to do with acrobatic maneuvers, such as spins, twirls, and flips, performed by an airplane.
Where does aerobatic come from?
Blend of aero- + acrobatic.
Words that rhyme with aerobatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aerobatic.
Questions about saying aerobatic
How do you pronounce aerobatic?
Say eh-er-uh-BAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɚəˈbætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛərəˈbætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerobatic?
Aerobatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BAT). Broken into parts: eh · er · uh · BAT · ik.
Is aerobatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌɛərəˈbætɪk/ (air-uh-BAT-ik).