How to Pronounce “pragmatics”
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- American (US)
- /pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/
- British (UK)
- /pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/
What “pragmatics” means
noun — The study of the use of language, especially meaning, in a social context; it includes extratextual aspects of language including exophoric reference, phatic utterances, and nonverbal channels.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “pragmatics” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/ 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 "pragmatics" mean?
pragmatics (noun): The study of the use of language, especially meaning, in a social context; it includes extratextual aspects of language including exophoric reference, phatic utterances, and nonverbal channels.
How do you pronounce "pragmatics" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "pragmatics", /pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/, 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 "pragmatics"?
/pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/ in American English, /pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "pragmatics"?
“pragmatics” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /pɹæɡˈmæ.tɪks/ 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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