How to pronounce classics
Say it like KLAS-iks. Classics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of classics
American and British speakers say classics in essentially the same way: /ˈklæsɪks/ in the US and /ˈklæsɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAS-iks.
What does classics mean?
- study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
Questions about saying classics
How do you pronounce classics?
Say KLAS-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪks/. In British English it is /ˈklæsɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classics?
Classics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say classics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæsɪks/ and the British form is /ˈklæsɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.