How to pronounce haptic
Say it like HAP-tik. Haptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP).
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- HAP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAPSay 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 haptic
American and British speakers say haptic in essentially the same way: /ˈhæptɪk/ in the US and /ˈhæptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAP-tik.
What does haptic mean?
- Of or relating to the sense of touch.
- Of or relating to haptics (“the study of user interfaces that use the sense of touch”).
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Words that rhyme with haptic
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Questions about saying haptic
How do you pronounce haptic?
Say HAP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhæptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haptic?
Haptic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP). Broken into parts: HAP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say haptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæptɪk/ and the British form is /ˈhæptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.