How to pronounce plastic
Say it like PLAS-tik. Plastic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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- PLAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of plastic
American and British speakers say plastic in essentially the same way: /ˈplæstɪk/ in the US and /ˈplæstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAS-tik.
What does plastic mean?
- generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives
- a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered“do you take plastic?”
- capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)“plastic substances such as wax or clay”
- capable of being influenced or formed“the plastic minds of children”“a pliant nature”
- forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning“a formative influence”“a formative experience”
Words that rhyme with plastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plastic.
Questions about saying plastic
How do you pronounce plastic?
Say PLAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈplæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plastic?
Plastic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say plastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplæstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈplæstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.