How to pronounce cybernetic
Say it like sy-ber-NET-ik. Cybernetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- sy
- ber
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cybernetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cybernetic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sy-buh-NET-ik.
What does cybernetic mean?
- Of or relating to cybernetics, the mathematical study of communication and control in living organisms or machines.
- Of or relating to computers and the Internet.
Words that rhyme with cybernetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cybernetic.
Questions about saying cybernetic
How do you pronounce cybernetic?
Say sy-ber-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsaɪbəˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cybernetic?
Cybernetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: sy · ber · NET · ik.
Is cybernetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsaɪbəˈnɛtɪk/ (sy-buh-NET-ik).