How to Pronounce Seismic

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

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7

Letters

/ˈsaɪzmɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “seismic”

"seismic" has 2 syllables: seism-ic. It rhymes with malloseismic, if that helps it stick.

What does seismic mean?

adjective

  1. Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
  2. Of very large or widespread effect.

Words that rhyme with seismic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

malloseismic

Related words

seismalunstableseismologyearthquakeseismologicalvolcanicquakeearthquakes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "seismic"?▾

"Seismic" has 2 syllables: seism · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "seismic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "seismic" is /ˈsaɪzmɪk/.

What does "seismic" mean?▾

Seismic: Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.

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