English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Acoustic Pronunciation
Acoustic is pronounced uh-KOO-stik, IPA /əˈkustɪk/.
uh-KOO-stik
US /əˈkustɪk/ · UK /əˈkuːstɪk/
Syllables: uh · KOO · stik (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Relating to sound, or played without electrical amplification.
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Acoustic in a Sentence
- He played an acoustic set at the back of the pub.
- The hall has terrible acoustic properties.
- Acoustic panels cut the echo in half.
Common Mispronunciations of Acoustic
Not uh-KOW-stik
The ou pair says oo, as in soup. An ow reading of the spelling is the commonest slip on this word.
Not A-koo-stik
The beat waits for the second part, KOO. The opening a is a quick uh you barely hear.
Tip: The c is a hard k, and there is no ch sound anywhere despite the Greek root.
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