How to pronounce physic
Say it like FIZ-ik. Physic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ).
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- FIZ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of physic
American and British speakers say physic in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪzɪk/ in the US and /ˈfɪzɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIZ-ik.
What does physic mean?
- Relating to or concerning existent materials; physical.
- To cure or heal.
- To administer medicine to, especially a purgative.
Questions about saying physic
How do you pronounce physic?
Say FIZ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪzɪk/. In British English it is /ˈfɪzɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physic?
Physic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ). Broken into parts: FIZ · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say physic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪzɪk/ and the British form is /ˈfɪzɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.