How to Pronounce Ceramic

To pronounce "ceramic", say CER-am-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈɹæmɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səˈɹæmɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ceramic”

"ceramic" has 3 syllables: cer-am-ic. It rhymes with dynamic and panoramic, if that helps it stick.

What does ceramic mean?

noun

A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.
“Joan made the dish from ceramic.”
An object made of this material
“Joe had dozens of ceramics in his apartment.”

adjective

Made of material produced by the high-temperature firing of inorganic, nonmetallic rocks and minerals.
“A ceramic vase stood on the table.”

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Words that rhyme with ceramic

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dynamic panoramic hammock mammock photodynamic aerodynamic hypothalamic samekh hemodynamic psychodynamic electrodynamic glutamic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ceramic"?▾

"Ceramic" has 3 syllables: cer · am · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "ceramic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ceramic" is /səˈɹæmɪk/.

What does "ceramic" mean?▾

Ceramic: A hard, brittle, inorganic, nonmetallic material, usually made from a materal, such as clay, then firing it at a high tempature.

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