How to Pronounce “pneumatic”
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- American (US)
- /n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/
- British (UK)
- /n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/
What “pneumatic” means
adjective — Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases.
Pronunciation Notes
The p is silent. Like other Greek pn- borrowings, “pneumatic” drops the p in English and begins on /n/.
Where the stress falls. “pneumatic” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "pneumatic" mean?
pneumatic (adjective): Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases.
How do you pronounce "pneumatic" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "pneumatic", /n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "pneumatic"?
/n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/ in American English, /n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "pneumatic"?
“pneumatic” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /n(j)uːˈmæ.tɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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