To pronounce "athletics", say athl-ET-ics — 3 syllables, IPA /æθˈɫɛtɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/æθˈɫɛtɪks/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/æθlˈɛtɪks/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
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To pronounce "athletics", say athl-ET-ics — 3 syllables, IPA /æθˈɫɛtɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Athletics" has 3 syllables: athl · et · ics.
The IPA transcription of "athletics" is /æθˈɫɛtɪks/.
Athletics: A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
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