How to Pronounce "acoustics"
word
əˈkustɪks
uh-KOO-stiks
ɐkˈuːstɪks
uh-KOO-stiks
Definition
Acoustics is the science that studies sound, how it travels, and how it behaves in different places. It can also refer to the qualities of a place that affect how sound is heard.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkustɪks
British English
ɐkˈuːstɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KOO-stiks
UK
uh-KOO-stiks
Listen in Context
The acoustics in this hall are excellent for concerts.
He studies acoustics at the university.
Good acoustics make it easier to hear the speaker.
This restaurant looks great, but the acoustics are terrible—it's so noisy!