To pronounce "pacific", say PAC-if-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈsɪfɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
pacific
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/pəˈsɪfɪk/
IPA
"pacific" has 3 syllables: pac-if-ic. It rhymes with specific and terrific, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pacific" has 3 syllables: pac · if · ic.
The IPA transcription of "pacific" is /pəˈsɪfɪk/.
Pacific: Calm, peaceful.
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