How to pronounce galactic
Say it like guh-LAK-tik. Galactic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- guh
- LAK
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galactic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of galactic
American and British speakers say galactic in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ in the US and /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LAK-tik.
What does galactic mean?
- Relating to a galaxy.
- Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.“Galactic astronomy is the study of the Milky Way.”
- Enormous (in size or impact).
Words that rhyme with galactic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galactic.
Questions about saying galactic
How do you pronounce galactic?
Say guh-LAK-tik. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlæktɪk/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlæktɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galactic?
Galactic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: guh · LAK · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say galactic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlæktɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.