How to pronounce aerobic
Say it like eh-ROH-bik. Aerobic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- eh
- ROH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerobic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aerobic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: air-OH-bik.
What does aerobic mean?
- Living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen e.g. aerobic bacteria.“The bacteria require an aerobic environment to grow.”
- Of exercise, performed while maintaining a sufficient supply of oxygen to meet bodily energy needs.
- Of or relating to aerobics.“She does aerobic exercise three times a week.”
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Words that rhyme with aerobic
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Questions about saying aerobic
How do you pronounce aerobic?
Say eh-ROH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ɛˈroʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ɛəˈrəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerobic?
Aerobic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: eh · ROH · bik.
Is aerobic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɛəˈrəʊbɪk/ (air-OH-bik).