How to Pronounce Academics

To pronounce "academics", say AC-ad-em-ics — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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9

Letters

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “academics”

"academics" has 4 syllables: ac-ad-em-ics. It rhymes with polemics and epidemics, if that helps it stick.

What does academics mean?

noun

  1. (usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.
  2. A senior member of an academy, college, or university; a person who attends an academy; a person engaged in scholarly pursuits; one who is academic in practice.

noun

  1. Academia.

Words that rhyme with academics

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polemicsepidemicstremexremicssystemix

Related words

scholarlydonnishacademiciantheoreticalpedanticacademiastudiesuniversity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "academics"?▾

"Academics" has 4 syllables: ac · ad · em · ics.

What is the IPA transcription of "academics"?▾

The IPA transcription of "academics" is /ˌækəˈdɛmɪks/.

What does "academics" mean?▾

Academics: (usually capitalized) A follower of Plato, a Platonist.

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