How to pronounce civics
Say it like SIV-iks. Civics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV).
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- SIV
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Civics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of civics
American and British speakers say civics in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪvɪks/ in the US and /ˈsɪvɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIV-iks.
What does civics mean?
- The study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.
Where does civics come from?
From Latin civicus (“having to do with citizens or a town or city”).
Questions about saying civics
How do you pronounce civics?
Say SIV-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪvɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsɪvɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in civics?
Civics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIV). Broken into parts: SIV · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say civics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪvɪks/ and the British form is /ˈsɪvɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.