How to pronounce magic
Say it like MAJ-ik. Magic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ).
- MAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of magic
American and British speakers say magic in essentially the same way: /ˈmædʒɪk/ in the US and /ˈmædʒɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAJ-ik.
What does magic mean?
- any art that invokes supernatural powers
- an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
- possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers“charming incantations”“magic signs that protect against adverse influence”
Words that rhyme with magic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of magic.
Questions about saying magic
How do you pronounce magic?
Say MAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˈmædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magic?
Magic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAJ). Broken into parts: MAJ · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say magic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædʒɪk/ and the British form is /ˈmædʒɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.