How to Pronounce "sputnik"
word
ˈspətnɪk
SPUHT-nik
spˈʌtnɪk
SPUT-nik
Definition
‘Sputnik’ refers to the world’s first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. The name can also be used for similar Russian satellites or, more generally, for a pioneering artificial satellite.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspətnɪk
British English
spˈʌtnɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPUHT-nik
UK
SPUT-nik
Listen in Context
The Sputnik satellite was launched in 1957.
People were amazed by the success of Sputnik.
Sputnik changed the history of space exploration.
After hearing about Sputnik, the world realized space travel was possible.