How to pronounce topics
Say it like TOP-iks. Topics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay 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 topics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TOP-iks.
What does topics mean?
- plural of topic How to pronounce topic
Words that rhyme with topics
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topics.
Questions about saying topics
How do you pronounce topics?
Say TOP-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpɪks/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topics?
Topics has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · iks.
Is topics 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 /ˈtɒpɪks/ (TOP-iks).