How to pronounce pragmatics
Say it like prag-MAT-iks. Pragmatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- prag
- MAT
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pragmatics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pragKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 pragmatics
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prag-MAT-iks.
What does pragmatics mean?
- The study of the use of language, especially meaning, in a social context; it includes extratextual aspects of language including exophoric reference, phatic utterances, and nonverbal channels.
- plural of pragmatic How to pronounce pragmatic
Words that rhyme with pragmatics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pragmatics.
- mathematics
- informatics
- acrobatics
- systematics
- dramatics
- kinematics
- statics
- numismatics
- aerobatics
- pneumatics
Questions about saying pragmatics
How do you pronounce pragmatics?
Say prag-MAT-iks. The American pronunciation is /præɡˈmætɪks/. In British English it is /præɡˈmætɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pragmatics?
Pragmatics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: prag · MAT · iks.
Is pragmatics 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 /præɡˈmætɪks/ (prag-MAT-iks).