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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 's' sound as in 'see'.
Follow with the short 'i' sound as in 'sit'.
End with 'vic' using a short 'i' and ending with 'k'.
seh-vic (missing 'i')
see-vic (long 'e' instead of short)
siv-ick (adding an extra 'k' sound)
Start with the 's' sound as in 'see'.
Follow with the short 'i' sound as in 'sit'.
End with 'vic' using a short 'i' and ending with 'k'.
same as American
same as American
same as American
'Civic' has two syllables: civ-ic.
The stress is on the first syllable: CIV-ic.
Yes, 'civic' ends with a 'k' sound.
Relating to a city or town, especially its administration.
/ˈsɪvəl/
Relating to citizens
/səˈvɪlɪti/
Formal politeness
/ˌsɪvələˈzeɪʃən/
The stage of human social development
- 'vic' vs. 'vəl' endings
- shorter, different stress pattern
- shorter and fewer syllables
Remember to stress the first syllable: CIV-ic.
Make sure the word's ending 'k' is clear and not confused with a 'g' sound.
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