How to pronounce auxetic
Say it like awk-SET-ik. Auxetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- awk
- SET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auxetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of auxetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: awk-SET-ik.
What does auxetic mean?
- Having the property of counterintuitively expanding when being stretched.
- Relating to auxesis
- An auxetic material.
Words that rhyme with auxetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of auxetic.
Questions about saying auxetic
How do you pronounce auxetic?
Say awk-SET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɔkˈsɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ɔːkˈsɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auxetic?
Auxetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: awk · SET · ik.
Is auxetic 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 /ɔːkˈsɛtɪk/ (awk-SET-ik).