How to pronounce gymnastic
Say it like jim-NAS-tik. Gymnastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS).
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US American/dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/jim-NAS-tik
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- jim
- NAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NASSay 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.
What does gymnastic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to gymnastics.
- Of or pertaining to the gymnasia (ancient Greek schools).“gymnastic dialogues”
Where does gymnastic come from?
Borrowed from Latin gymnasticus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gymnastic
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Questions about saying gymnastic
How do you pronounce gymnastic?
Say jim-NAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnastic?
Gymnastic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS). Broken into parts: jim · NAS · tik.