How to pronounce classic
Say it like KLAS-ik. Classic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce classic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KLAS
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay 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 classic
American and British speakers say classic in essentially the same way: /ˈklæsɪk/ in the US and /ˈklæsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAS-ik.
What does classic mean?
- a creation of the highest excellence
- an artist who has created classic works
- of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.“classic Chinese pottery”“classical Marxism”
- of a well-known type; remarkably typical“the classic struggle between good and evil”“I woke up with all the classic symptoms of the flu”
- considered of the highest quality and lasting significance or worth“a classic car”“`War and Peace' is a classic novel”
Where does classic come from?
From French classique, from Latin classic(us) (“relating to the classes of Roman citizenry, especially the highest”), from classis.
Words that rhyme with classic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of classic.
Questions about saying classic
How do you pronounce classic?
Say KLAS-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪk/. In British English it is /ˈklæsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classic?
Classic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say classic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæsɪk/ and the British form is /ˈklæsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.