How to pronounce ionics
Say it like eye-ON-iks. Ionics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- eye
- ON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ionics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ionics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eye-ON-iks.
What does ionics mean?
- The study of ionic conductors.
Where does ionics come from?
From ion + -ics.
Words that rhyme with ionics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ionics.
Questions about saying ionics
How do you pronounce ionics?
Say eye-ON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌaɪˈɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˌaɪˈɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ionics?
Ionics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: eye · ON · iks.
Is ionics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌaɪˈɒnɪks/ (eye-ON-iks).