How to pronounce classical music

classical music

/ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk/

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.

Classical music is not my cup of tea.

How do you pronounce classical music?

Classical music is pronounced /ˈklæsɪkəl ˈmjuːzɪk/ in American English.