How to pronounce aerodynamic
Say it like er-oh-dy-NAM-ik. Aerodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM).
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- er
- oh
- dy
- NAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerodynamic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NAMSay 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 aerodynamic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: air-roh-dy-NAM-ik.
What does aerodynamic mean?
- Of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics.
- Having a shape that reduces drag when moving through the air.“aerodynamic plane”
Where does aerodynamic come from?
From aero- + dynamic, after aerodynamics.
Words that rhyme with aerodynamic
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Questions about saying aerodynamic
How do you pronounce aerodynamic?
Say er-oh-dy-NAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛərəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerodynamic?
Aerodynamic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAM). Broken into parts: er · oh · dy · NAM · ik.
Is aerodynamic 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 /ˌɛərəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ (air-roh-dy-NAM-ik).