How to pronounce civic
Say it like SIV-ik. Civic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
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- SIV
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Civic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of civic
American and British speakers say civic in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪvɪk/ in the US and /ˈsɪvɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-ik.
What does civic mean?
- of or relating or belonging to a city“civic center”“civic problems”
- of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals“civil rights”“civil liberty”
Where does civic come from?
Borrowed from Latin cīvicus (“pertaining to a city or citizens”).
Questions about saying civic
How do you pronounce civic?
Say SIV-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪvɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɪvɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in civic?
Civic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say civic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪvɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsɪvɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.