How to pronounce sputnik
Say it like SPUUT-nik. Sputnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUUT).
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- SPUUT
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sputnik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sputnik
American and British speakers say sputnik in essentially the same way: /ˈspʊtnɪk/ in the US and /ˈspʊtnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPUUT-nik.
What does sputnik mean?
- Any artificial satellite.
- The currency sign ¤.
Questions about saying sputnik
How do you pronounce sputnik?
Say SPUUT-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈspʊtnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈspʊtnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sputnik?
Sputnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPUUT). Broken into parts: SPUUT · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say sputnik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspʊtnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈspʊtnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.