How do you pronounce "classics"?

In American English: /ˈklæsɪks/ (KLAS-iks). In British English: /klˈæsɪks/ (KL-as). In Canadian English: /ˈklæsɪks/ (KLAS-iks). In Australian English: /klˈasɪks/ (KL).

Is "classics" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklæsɪks/ (KLAS-iks), while in British English it's /klˈæsɪks/ (KL-as).

How to Pronounce "classics"

🗣️pronounce.how

classics

/ˈklæsɪks/

KLAS-iks

Syllable Breakdown

klæsclas·ɪkssics

Source

90%confidence📘 CMU Pronouncing Dictionary v0.7b

All Variants

Browse by Letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Edit on GitHub Report an issue

Last updated: 2026-02-14