How to pronounce symbolics
Say it like sim-BOL-iks. Symbolics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- sim
- BOL
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symbolics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BOLSay 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 symbolics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sim-BOL-iks.
What does symbolics mean?
- The study of ancient symbols.
- The study of that branch of historic theology which treats of creeds and confessions of faith.
- Symbolism.
Questions about saying symbolics
How do you pronounce symbolics?
Say sim-BOL-iks. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈbɑlɪks/. In British English it is /sɪmˈbɒlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symbolics?
Symbolics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: sim · BOL · iks.
Is symbolics 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 /sɪmˈbɒlɪks/ (sim-BOL-iks).