How to pronounce ceramic
Say it like suh-RAM-ik. Ceramic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- suh
- RAM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceramic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAMSay 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 ceramic
American and British speakers say ceramic in essentially the same way: /səˈræmɪk/ in the US and /sɪˈræmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-RAM-ik.
What does ceramic mean?
- of or relating to or made from a ceramic“a ceramic dish”
- an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
Words that rhyme with ceramic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ceramic.
Questions about saying ceramic
How do you pronounce ceramic?
Say suh-RAM-ik. The American pronunciation is /səˈræmɪk/. In British English it is /sɪˈræmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceramic?
Ceramic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: suh · RAM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say ceramic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈræmɪk/ and the British form is /sɪˈræmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.