How to pronounce physics
Say it like FIZ-iks. Physics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ).
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- FIZ
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of physics
American and British speakers say physics in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪzɪks/ in the US and /ˈfɪzɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIZ-iks.
What does physics mean?
- the science of matter and energy and their interactions“his favorite subject was physics”
- the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something“he studied the physics of radiation”
Questions about saying physics
How do you pronounce physics?
Say FIZ-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪzɪks/. In British English it is /ˈfɪzɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physics?
Physics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIZ). Broken into parts: FIZ · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say physics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪzɪks/ and the British form is /ˈfɪzɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.