How to pronounce aerobics
Say it like uh-ROH-biks. Aerobics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- uh
- ROH
- biks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerobics 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- biksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aerobics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-ROH-biks.
What does aerobics mean?
- A form of exercise, designed to enhance one's cardiovascular fitness, normally performed to music.
Where does aerobics come from?
From aerobic + -s.
Questions about saying aerobics
How do you pronounce aerobics?
Say uh-ROH-biks. The American pronunciation is /əˈroʊbɪks/. In British English it is /əˈrəʊbɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerobics?
Aerobics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: uh · ROH · biks.
Is aerobics 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 /əˈrəʊbɪks/ (uh-ROH-biks).