How to Pronounce Gymnastic

To pronounce "gymnastic", say GYMNAST-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gymnastic”

"gymnastic" has 2 syllables: gymnast-ic. It rhymes with enthusiastic and sarcastic, if that helps it stick.

What does gymnastic mean?

noun

  1. A gymnast.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to gymnastics.
  2. Pertaining to the gymnasia (ancient Greek schools).

    “gymnastic dialogues”

Words that rhyme with gymnastic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enthusiasticsarcasticfantasticstochasticbombasticelasticspasticdrasticecclesiasticunenthusiasticmonasticiconoclastic

Related words

acrobaticathleticactivegymgymnasicgymnasticalgymnastickgymnosophic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gymnastic"?▾

"Gymnastic" has 2 syllables: gymnast · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "gymnastic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gymnastic" is /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/.

What does "gymnastic" mean?▾

Gymnastic: A gymnast.

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