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How to pronounce pneumatic

pneumatic
/nuːˈmætɪk/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Pneumatic, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce pneumatic?

Pneumatic is pronounced /nuːˈmætɪk/ in American English.

How many syllables are in pneumatic?

Pneumatic has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in pneumatic?

The second syllable: /nuːˈmætɪk/.

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