How to Pronounce "plastics"
word
ˈpɫæstɪks
PLAS-tiks
plˈɑːstɪks
plah-STIKS
Definition
'Plastics' refers to a group of artificial materials made from polymers that can be shaped when soft and then set into a solid form. They are commonly used to make containers, packaging, and many everyday objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫæstɪks
British English
plˈɑːstɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAS-tiks
UK
plah-STIKS
Listen in Context
Many bottles are made from plastics.
Plastics are used for packaging food.
Some plastics can be recycled.
The problem with plastics is that they take hundreds of years to break down.