How to Pronounce "academic"
word
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
ak-uh-DE-mik
/ˌækədˈɛmɪk/
ak-uh-DE-mik
Definition
Related to education, school, college, or university; it can describe things focusing on studying and learning, or a person who works or studies in an educational institution.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
British English
/ˌækədˈɛmɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-uh-DE-mik
UK
ak-uh-DE-mik
Listen in Context
He won an award for his academic achievements.
The university has a strong academic reputation.
She is an academic at a famous college.
This argument is purely academic—it won't change anything.