Start with 'fih', tongue relaxed, visible vibration of the vocal cords.
Then 'zih' with lips open, tongue central, vocal cords vibrate again.
End with 'ks', mouth slightly open, release the sound smoothly.
fi-zicks (fih-zihks)
phys-sicks (phys-ics)
fisics (phys-ics)
Start with 'fih', similar to AmE, relaxed tongue, vocal cords vibrate.
Then 'zih', similar to AmE, relaxed mouth, vocal cords vibrate.
Finish with 'ks', mouth slightly open, soft yet clear release.
fi-zicks (fih-zihks)
phys-sicks (phys-ics)
fisics (phys-ics)
No, it is pronounced with a short 'i', like in 'fit'.
In English, 's' can sound like 'z' when it is between vowels.
No, the 'p' is pronounced as an 'f' sound.
The study of matter and energy.
/ˈfɪzɪk(ə)l/
Relating to the body.
/ˈfɪzɪsɪst/
A scientist who studies physics.
/ˌfɪziˈɒlədʒi/
The study of how living things work.
End sound differs in 'physical' vs. 'physics'.
Extra syllable and ending sound differ in 'physicist' vs. 'physics'.
Stress and vowel sound differ in 'physiology' vs. 'physics'.
Make sure the 's' sounds like 'z' in the middle of the word.
The 'i' in 'physics' should sound like the 'i' in 'hit'.
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