How to pronounce physics
physics
/ˈfɪzɪks/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Physics, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /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. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
She teaches lessons in math, physics, and biology.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce physics?
Physics is pronounced /ˈfɪzɪks/ in American English.
How many syllables are in physics?
Physics has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in physics?
The first syllable: /ˈfɪzɪks/.