How to Pronounce Magnetic

To pronounce "magnetic", say MAGN-et-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “magnetic”

"magnetic" has 3 syllables: magn-et-ic. It rhymes with apathetic and frenetic, if that helps it stick.

What does magnetic mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

    “a magnetic recorder”

  2. Having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to draw or pull.

Synonyms

appealingattractivecharismaticinvitingseductiverepulsivemagnetised

Antonyms

geographicrepulsiveantimagneticnon-magneticnonmagnetic

Words that rhyme with magnetic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

apatheticfreneticempatheticsympatheticasceticpatheticenergeticaesthetickineticsyntheticanestheticesthetic

Related words

magnetizedcharismaticattractiveattractablemagnetmagnetismelectronicgeomagnetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "magnetic"?▾

"Magnetic" has 3 syllables: magn · et · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "magnetic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "magnetic" is /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/.

What does "magnetic" mean?▾

Magnetic: Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

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