How to pronounce gymnastics
Say it like jim-NAS-tiks. Gymnastics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS).
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- jim
- NAS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gymnastics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gymnastics
American and British speakers say gymnastics in essentially the same way: /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ in the US and /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: jim-NAS-tiks.
What does gymnastics mean?
- a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
Questions about saying gymnastics
How do you pronounce gymnastics?
Say jim-NAS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/. In British English it is /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gymnastics?
Gymnastics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAS). Broken into parts: jim · NAS · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say gymnastics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/ and the British form is /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.