How to pronounce logistics
Say it like luh-JIS-tiks. Logistics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIS).
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- luh
- JIS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logistics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of logistics
American and British speakers say logistics in essentially the same way: /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/ in the US and /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-JIS-tiks.
What does logistics mean?
- handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed
Where does logistics come from?
From French logistique, coined or popularized 1830 by Antoine-Henri Jomini from logis (“lodging place”), in phrases maréchal des logis (“marshall of lodging”) (see maréchal des logis), major-général des logis (“major-general of lodging”).
Words that rhyme with logistics
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Questions about saying logistics
How do you pronounce logistics?
Say luh-JIS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/. In British English it is /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logistics?
Logistics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIS). Broken into parts: luh · JIS · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say logistics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/ and the British form is /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.