How to pronounce informatics
Say it like in-for-MAT-iks. Informatics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- in
- for
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informatics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of informatics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-fuh-MAT-iks.
What does informatics mean?
- Synonym of computer science.
- A branch of information science and of computer science that focuses on the study of information processing, particularly with respect to systems integration and human interactions with machine and data.
Where does informatics come from?
German Informatik dates from 1957, French informatique from 1962.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- ip
Words that rhyme with informatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of informatics.
Questions about saying informatics
How do you pronounce informatics?
Say in-for-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌfɔrˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informatics?
Informatics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: in · for · MAT · iks.
Is informatics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnfəˈmætɪks/ (in-fuh-MAT-iks).