How to pronounce sonics
Say it like SON-iks. Sonics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON).
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- SON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sonics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SON-iks.
What does sonics mean?
- The science and technology of sound.
Where does sonics come from?
From sonic + -s.
Words that rhyme with sonics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sonics.
Questions about saying sonics
How do you pronounce sonics?
Say SON-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑnɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonics?
Sonics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON). Broken into parts: SON · iks.
Is sonics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒnɪks/ (SON-iks).