How to pronounce aeronautics
Say it like er-uh-NAW-tiks. Aeronautics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAW).
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- er
- uh
- NAW
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aeronautics 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aeronautics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: air-oh-NAW-tiks.
What does aeronautics mean?
- The design, construction, mathematics, and mechanics of aircraft and other flying objects; the study of and control of how aviation works.
- The theory and practice of aircraft navigation.
Where does aeronautics come from?
From French aéronautique or New Latin aeronauticus.
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Questions about saying aeronautics
How do you pronounce aeronautics?
Say er-uh-NAW-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛrəˈnɔtɪks/. In British English it is /ˌɛərəʊˈnɔːtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aeronautics?
Aeronautics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAW). Broken into parts: er · uh · NAW · tiks.
Is aeronautics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɛərəʊˈnɔːtɪks/ (air-oh-NAW-tiks).