How to pronounce phasic
Say it like FAY-zik. Phasic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfeɪzɪk/FAY-zik
UK British/ˈfeɪzɪk/FAY-zik
- FAY
- zik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phasic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phasic
American and British speakers say phasic in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪzɪk/ in the US and /ˈfeɪzɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-zik.
What does phasic mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to phases.
- Describing the discontinuous activity of excitable cells or tissues.
Where does phasic come from?
From phase + -ic.
Questions about saying phasic
How do you pronounce phasic?
Say FAY-zik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪzɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪzɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phasic?
Phasic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · zik.
Do Americans and Brits say phasic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪzɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪzɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.