How to pronounce ergonomics
Say it like ur-guh-NOM-iks. Ergonomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- ur
- guh
- NOM
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ergonomics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay 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 ergonomics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ur-guh-NOM-iks.
What does ergonomics mean?
- The science of the design of equipment, especially so as to reduce operator fatigue, discomfort and injury.“Ergonomics is increasingly important in office-product design.”
- Political economy.
Where does ergonomics come from?
From ergo- (prefix indicating work) + -nomics (suffix indicating the rules of a discipline), probably modeled after Polish ergonomia (“ergonomics”) (used by Polish scientist Wojciech Jastrzębowski (1799–1882) in an 1857 article), from Anci
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Questions about saying ergonomics
How do you pronounce ergonomics?
Say ur-guh-NOM-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/. In British English it is /ɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ergonomics?
Ergonomics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: ur · guh · NOM · iks.
Is ergonomics 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 /ɜːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ (ur-guh-NOM-iks).