How to pronounce pneumatics
Say it like nuu-MAT-iks. Pneumatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- nuu
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pneumatics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pneumatics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nuu-MAT-iks.
What does pneumatics mean?
- The branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases
Where does pneumatics come from?
From pneumatic.
Words that rhyme with pneumatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pneumatics.
- mathematics
- informatics
- acrobatics
- systematics
- dramatics
- kinematics
- statics
- pragmatics
- numismatics
- aerobatics
Questions about saying pneumatics
How do you pronounce pneumatics?
Say nuu-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /nʊˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /nʊˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pneumatics?
Pneumatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: nuu · MAT · iks.
Is pneumatics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /nʊˈmætɪks/ (nuu-MAT-iks).