How to Pronounce Plastics

To pronounce "plastics", say PLAST-ics — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PLAST-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “plastics”

"plastics" has 2 syllables: plast-ics. It rhymes with gymnastics and onomastics, if that helps it stick.

What does plastics mean?

noun

  1. A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
  2. (metonym) Credit or debit cards used in place of cash to buy goods and services.

noun

  1. Plastic surgery, especially as a profession.

Words that rhyme with plastics

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gymnasticsonomasticsthermoplasticslastex

Related words

moldableelasticfictilepliantintegrativeimpressionablephotodegradablesemtex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plastics"?▾

"Plastics" has 2 syllables: plast · ics.

What does "plastics" mean?▾

Plastics: A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

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