How to Pronounce Sputnik

To pronounce "sputnik", say SPUTN-ik — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspʊtnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈspʊtnɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sputnik”

"sputnik" has 2 syllables: sputn-ik. It rhymes with hutnick and sutnick, if that helps it stick.

What does sputnik mean?

noun

Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.
Any artificial satellite.

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Words that rhyme with sputnik

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hutnick sutnick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sputnik"?▾

"Sputnik" has 2 syllables: sputn · ik.

What is the IPA transcription of "sputnik"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sputnik" is /ˈspʊtnɪk/.

What does "sputnik" mean?▾

Sputnik: Any of a series of Soviet robotic space satellites, especially the first one in 1957.

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