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