To pronounce "galactic", say GAL-act-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡəˈlæktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
galactic
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/ɡəˈlæktɪk/
IPA
"galactic" has 3 syllables: gal-act-ic. It rhymes with tactic and prophylactic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“galactic acid”
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"Galactic" has 3 syllables: gal · act · ic.
The IPA transcription of "galactic" is /ɡəˈlæktɪk/.
Galactic: Of or pertaining to milk, or the secretion of milk.
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