How to pronounce syllabics
Say it like sih-LAB-iks. Syllabics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- sih
- LAB
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syllabics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LABSay 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 syllabics
American and British speakers say syllabics in essentially the same way: /sɪˈlæbɪks/ in the US and /sɪˈlæbɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LAB-iks.
What does syllabics mean?
- plural of syllabic How to pronounce syllabic
- Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics, as opposed to the Latin alphabet.
Questions about saying syllabics
How do you pronounce syllabics?
Say sih-LAB-iks. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlæbɪks/. In British English it is /sɪˈlæbɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syllabics?
Syllabics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: sih · LAB · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say syllabics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈlæbɪks/ and the British form is /sɪˈlæbɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.