How to pronounce avionics
Say it like ay-vee-AH-niks. Avionics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- ay
- vee
- AH
- niks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Avionics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- niksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of avionics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ay-vee-ON-iks.
What does avionics mean?
- The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
- The devices used in avionics.
Where does avionics come from?
Blend of aviation + electronics.
Words that rhyme with avionics
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Questions about saying avionics
How do you pronounce avionics?
Say ay-vee-AH-niks. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪviˈɑnɪks/. In British English it is /eɪviˈɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in avionics?
Avionics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: ay · vee · AH · niks.
Is avionics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /eɪviˈɒnɪks/ (ay-vee-ON-iks).