How to pronounce haptics
Say it like HAP-tiks. Haptics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP).
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- HAP
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haptics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of haptics
American and British speakers say haptics in essentially the same way: /ˈhæptɪks/ in the US and /ˈhæptɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAP-tiks.
What does haptics mean?
- The study of the sense of touch.
- The study of user interfaces that use the sense of touch.
Questions about saying haptics
How do you pronounce haptics?
Say HAP-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæptɪks/. In British English it is /ˈhæptɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haptics?
Haptics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAP). Broken into parts: HAP · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say haptics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæptɪks/ and the British form is /ˈhæptɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.