How to pronounce conics
Say it like KON-iks. Conics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
- KON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-iks.
Other ways to say conics
Conics also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KOH-niks /ˈkoʊnɪks/
What does conics mean?
- The branch of geometry which treats of the cone and the curves which arise from its sections.
- plural of conic How to pronounce conic
Where does conics come from?
From cone + -ics.
Words that rhyme with conics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conics.
Questions about saying conics
How do you pronounce conics?
Say KON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conics?
Conics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · iks.
Is conics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnɪks/ (KON-iks).